Slow-Cooker Irish Soda Bread with Raisins

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Mix egg, sour cream, butter and sugar until blended.

2. Step 2

   Combine flour, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add sour cream mixture and raisins; stir just until mixture forms soft dough. Place on lightly floured board; knead 10 times or just until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. (Do not overmix.)

3. Step 3

   Shape dough into ball; place in 4-qt. slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Use sharp knife to cut 1/4-inch-deep "x" in top of dough. Cover with lid.

4. Step 4

   Cook on HIGH 2-3/4 to 3 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

5. Step 5

   Turn off slow cooker; remove lid. Let bread stand 10 min. Run knife around edge of slow cooker to loosen bread; transfer bread to wire rack. Cool slightly.