Authentic Irish Soda Bread

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 3 teaspoons caraway seeds

1. Boil raisins for 3 minutes, then drain and dust lightly with a little flour.
2. Sift together with the remaining flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Rub in the lard with hands. Add milk, egg, and caraway seeds and pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 1 hour.