Ultra-Buttery Irish Scones

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INGREDIENTS
1 cup cold whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup dried currants
Demerara or turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
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