Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3 tbls butter or margarine 1/4 cup rasins (optional) 1 egg white, slightly beaten 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 tsp salt nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven 375 degree F.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. cut in margarin or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in raisins, if desired. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
In a small mixing bowl combine egg white and buttermilk. Add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.
On a lightly floured surface knead dough 10-20 strokes until nearly smooth. Shape into a 7-inch round loaf.
Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray place bread dough on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make 2 slashes in the top to form an X.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Makes 1 loaf (16 servings).
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