Irish Soda Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, 1/3 cup of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with 2 knives until you get coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   (by hand works better than the knives).
4. 4
   Add buttermilk and currants together in a separate bowl then mix into dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Turn out dough onto floured board or counter, knead about 12 times.
6. 6
   Shape into round loaf, 2-1/2 inches thick.
7. 7
   Place on greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   (I line my sheet with aluminum foil and spray that insteadi 1/2less mess!)
9. 9
   Cut deep 1/2-inch cross in top of dough.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoons sugar.
11. 11
    Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown at 350.
12. 12
    Cool on wire rack.