Ingredients

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup currants (optional)
1 tablespoon heavy cream, for brushing

Directions

Preheat oven to 400
degrees F. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
Add butter and mix with your fingertips to a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and mix just

until combined. Add currants, if desired.
Transfer dough to a floured board and divide into 2 parts. Roll each to 3/4 inch thick
rounds. Cut each round into 8 wedges and place slightly separated on a greased baking
sheet. Brush the tops with the cream, and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Serve warm, split in half with butter and marmalade.