Irish Soda Farls

69 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Soda bread dough is flattened into a round circle, and divided into farls meaning 4 parts. It is then cooked on a dry griddle or pan. Traditionally this was the quickest way to make soda bread for unexpected guests who drop by for a bit of craic (good fun). It's best eaten fresh with butter and jam but is also delicious fried as part of an Ulster breakfast.” - by Ita

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

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Original recipe yields 4 farls

Directions

Preheat heavy based flat griddle or skillet on medium to low heat.
Place flour and salt in a bowl and sift in baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the buttermilk.
Work quickly to mix into dough and knead very lightly on a well floured surface. Form into a flattened circle, about 1/2 inch thick and cut into quarters with a floured knife.
Sprinkle a little flour over the base of the hot pan and cook the farls for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
252 cal
13%

Fat
1.2 g
2%

Carbs
50.6 g
16%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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EILISH40

Jul. 13, 2008

"My mother made Irish soda farls all her life and she was a wonderful baker, but her recipe called for approx. 2 tbls. butter cut in (like a piecrust). It gives the bread a softer texture. Wonderfu..." See morel hot with fresh butter and jam. "

KIMALLI1

Mar. 12, 2008

"My Irish husband has been wanting to figure out how to make soda farls since he moved to the US 8 years ago. Had I known they were so easy, I would have done it ages ago! I added 1 teaspoon of salt ..." See moreinto recipe. His smile said it all. He did add that they were EXACTLY like home. "

YOTOMKAT1

Dec. 25, 2006

"We make this often and serve with homemade guava jelly. Wonderful! I put just a pinch of salt in the mixture, as the recipe doesn't specify. Also, go easy with sprinkling flour on the griddle. War..." See morem and wonderful-- and so easy!"

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