Irish Bannock

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"A tasty loaf similar to a scone. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee."

PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	55 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 1 round loaf

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dried currants

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DIRECTIONS

Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry cutter. Add buttermilk until dough is soft. Stir in currants.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, or until smooth. Form dough into a 7 inch round. Place on a lightly oiled cake pan or cookie sheet. Cut 1/2 inch deep cross side to side. Score with cross 1/2 inch deep on the top.
Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 40 minutes.

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Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by SUSAN BONHAM

I've made it twice - love it a little more moist. I added the whole cup of buttermilk (maybe plus a little more), which makes a wet dough. Can't be kneaded. I just dumped it out onto the greased cookie sheet, shaped it into a 7" round, & baked it. Much better that way . . . moist & yummy.

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