2 cups flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, 1/2 cup currants, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, pinch (1/4 teaspoon) salt.
Mix melted butter with sugar, blend well, add remaining ingredients and mix until doughy… Pre-heat oven 350 degrees, bake 12-14 minutes .