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0 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
1 Place flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until combined for 10 seconds or so.
2 Add the butter pieces and mix on low speed until butter is mixed with flour, about a minute.
3 Place the cold buttermilk in a large measuring cup and add the egg and orange zest. Whisk to combine.
4 While the machine is running on low, slowly add the buttermilk mixture. Run the machine until everything is combined for about a minute. You may have to stop the machine once to scrape the bottom.
5 Mix the currants with a tablespoon of flour in a bowl.
6 Turn the machine on low speed and add the currants. Mix until they are evenly distributed within the dough for about a minute. Don’t be alarmed, it should be a very sticky dough.
7 Sprinkle your kitchen counter with flour and transfer the dough on top. Knead for a minute or two and shape it into a round loaf.
8 Transfer the loaf onto the prepared sheet pan. Using a serrated knife, cut an X on top of the bread.
9 Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden brown. When tapped at the bottom, it should make a hollow sound.
10 Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.