Description
Great for a scared new parent, or anyone who loves yummy bread.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus a teaspoon for currants
- 3 tablespoons sugar (or less)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
- 1 egg
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (make sure you shake it!)
- 1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest
- 1 cup dried currants
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 10-inch cast iron skillet with parchment paper.
- Combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter to the dry ingredients, and mix until the butter is well incorporated.
- Lightly beat the eggs and buttermilk together. Add the zest. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and zest to the dry mixture with butter. Mix the currants with a bit of flour, and then add to the dough. Knead the dough into a large, round disk. Place the disk in the center of the skillet, and slash an x across the top (a serrated knife works well here). Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Same day is best! Yummiest with scrambled eggs .. .maybe some lox. And lots of salty butter.