4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. raisins
1 3/4 c. buttermilk

Sift flour. Add baking soda, powder and sugar. Add butter to dry ingredients until crumbly. Add raisins. If you want, you can add orange and lemon peel or cut up dry mixed fruit. Add 1 3/4 cups of buttermilk. Knead mixture on floured board - several times. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour or until done.