Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups flour (unbleached)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom (or coriander)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups currants
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F; grease two 8-inch round pans.
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Step 2: Combine dry ingredients, then cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until coarse crumbs form.
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Step 3: Whisk egg and buttermilk together; add to dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
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Step 4: Add currants and stir to thoroughly combine.
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Step 5: Turn out onto floured surface and knead gently for 3 minutes, until dough is smooth.
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Step 6: Divide dough in half and shape each into a ball.
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Step 7: Press each half into a prepared pan, pressing down until it fills to the edges.
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Step 8: Using a sharp knife, cut a 1/2-inch-deep cross in the top of each loaf.
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Step 9: Bake at 375F for 40 minutes, or until bread sounds hollow when thumped with your knuckles.
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Step 10: Turn out onto wire rack to cool; leave alone for at least four hours before cutting.
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