Whiskey Soda Bread Recipe

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-1/3 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• Whiskey Butter:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tablespoon Irish whiskey

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