1/3 c. butter, softened a bit
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. currants or raisins
4-6 tbsp. half and half

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in egg, currants (or raisins) and just enough half and half so dough leaves sides of bowl.

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 10 times. Roll or pat into a round 1/2 inch thick body. Cut dough into circles with floured biscuit cutter OR cut into 12 wedges with floured knife. (I prefer the wedges!) May brush with beaten egg for shine. Bake until golden, 10-12 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. (These are baked on an ungreased cookie sheet.)