By Nora Dunne, Contributor
Serves 8
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 currants (or raisins, if preferred)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheet with butter or oil, or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, and oil. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then pour in wet ingredients. Add currants. Carefully blend together all with a wooden spoon, until dough is soft and moist.
With liberally floured hands, knead dough into a round shape. Place on pan, and cut two deep cross-shaped slices across top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm, with a bit of butter.
