Irish Soda Bread Cookies

Directions

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

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

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

Stir in currants.

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

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).

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

Roll out dough into ¼ inch thick and cut into squares and/or triangles (1½ to 2 inches in diameter).

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly browned.

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