I think this Irish Soda Bread qualifies as one of those old family recipes that get handed down through the generations. However, this one was handed down to me by a great lady named Mabel Johnson, whom I've known for years.

Mabel made this recipe for a church St. Patrick's Day function, and my husband loved it so much I asked her to share it with me.

Here it is:

Irish Soda Bread

Yields 1 loaf

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup raisins (prefer golden)

2 teaspoons caraway...