Instructions: Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add sour cream and egg, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in currants, if desired. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Pat dough to an 8 inch circle on a greased baking sheet. Brush top with milk; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut circle into 8 wedges, using a sharp knife, separate wedges slightly. Bake at 400 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned.

Strawberry Butter: Cream butter, stir in preserves. Transfer to a small serving bowl.

Yields 1-1/2 cups.

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