Irish Soda Bread

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4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the currants

4 tablespoons sugar (if you like your bread less sweet, use just 2 or 3 tablespoons)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice

13/4 cups cold buttermilk, shaken

1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

1 cup dried currants