Makes 1 loaf.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup very cold butter
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, well shaken

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375º F.
• Spray a black cast-iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and currants.
• Use a hand-held grater to grate the cold butter into the flour mixture, then mix well to coat the butter in flour mixture.
• Stir in the buttermilk until just barely combined, then spoon the soft batter into the skillet.
• Cut a ½ inch deep “X” in the dough and bake until browned on top, about 40 minutes.
• Turn the bread out onto a plate and serve with lots of butter and homemade jam.