Irish Soda Bread Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F (180C) F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Use your fingers to rub butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. 4

   Stir in currants.

5. 5

   Whisk together egg and buttermilk in a small bowl or a measuring cup.

6. 6

   Pour milk and egg mixture into the flour mixture and use a wooden spoon to stir to make a soft dough (if the dough feels too dry, add a little more buttermilk).

7. 7

   On a lightly floured working surface or cutting board, shape dough into a ball and knead lightly about 5 times.

8. 8

   Roll out dough into 1/4 inch thick and cut into squares and/or triangles (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter).

9. 9

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly browned.

10. 10

    Cool on wire racks and store in an air-tight container.

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