1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. 3. Toss mixture with hands or wire whisk to make it light and airy. 4. Put dry mixture and butter into a food processor and pulse a few times until butter is the size of peas Return to bowl and add raisins and/or caraway seeds if using. 5. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, add buttermilk and blend well. 6. Pour egg mixture, a little at a time, into dry mixture. 7. Blend well with a spoon or spatula. 8. Don't overmix. 9. Dough should be heavy, but not too wet. 10. If too dry, add a little more buttermilk. 11. Dust hands with flour and mold dough into a round. 12. Place dough into a greased 9" round pan. 13. Dust top generously with flour. 14. Cut a deep cross into the dough. 15. This will prevent the bread from cracking, and it looks traditional. 16. Bake at 350°F for one hour, or until well browned and center is not doughy. 17. Cool on rack, and serve warm w/butter and jam. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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