3 cups all−purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 beaten egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted margarine

Preheat the oven to 350F.Grease a cast iron skillet.In a medium bowl, mix together the flour,baking soda and sugar.Toss the raisins with the flour mixture until coated.Make a well in the center and add the egg, buttermilk and melted margarine.Stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few quick turns just to even out the dough.Handle the dough as little as possible.Pat into a flat circle and place into the prepared pan.Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven or until the edges are golden.