INSTRUCTIONS
1
Heat oven to 450°F and grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together flour blend, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and xantham gum. Stir in currants and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, and egg with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
4
Gradually stir in flour blend mixture alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour blend mixture.
5
Place on a surface that has been lightly sprinkled with flour blend. Knead gently 4 or 5 times. Place dough on cookie sheet and pat into circle about 1½ inch thick. With a sharp knife, cut X across the loaf about 1/2-inch deep.
6
Bake at 450°F for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 25 minutes longer or until golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing, about 4 hours.