Irish Wheat Bread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Grease two 8-inch-diameter cake pans.

3. 3

   Stir first 5 ingredients in large bowl.

4. 4

   Stir in currants.

5. 5

   Whisk buttermilk, butter and egg in small bowl.

6. 6

   Add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.

7. 7

   Knead mixture briefly in bowl until dough comes together.

8. 8

   Turn out onto floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Divide dough into 2 pieces.

10. 10

    Shape each into round loaf.

11. 11

    Transfer to prepared pans.

12. 12

    Using sharp knife, cut an x on surface of each loaf, cutting about 1/2 inch deep.

13. 13

    Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

14. 14

    Turn out loaves onto racks; cool.

15. 15

    (Can be made 1 day ahead.

16. 16

    Wrap in plastic; store at room temperature.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.