Irish Soda Farls Recipe
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Irish Soda Farls

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"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 farls
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat heavy based flat griddle or skillet on medium to low heat.
  2. Place flour and salt in a bowl and sift in baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the buttermilk.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 252 | Total Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by EILISH40   view full review
My mother made Irish soda farls all her life and she was a wonderful baker, but her recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by KIMALLI1   view full review
My Irish husband has been wanting to figure out how to make soda farls since he moved to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by YOTOMKAT1   view full review
We make this often and serve with homemade guava jelly. Wonderful! I put just a pinch of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by MEDFORD63   view full review
I like that this is so easy, even for someone who is afraid to work with dough, and takes very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
I want to serve farls at our StP's meal next week, so I thought I'd give these a shot. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Kristen   view full review
This was so simple and delicious - and I barely mussed up the kitchen! I did not knead the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Lupin Pooter   view full review
Made them(it?) this morning as part of a St Paddy's Day Ulster Fry (Mr P claims Irish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2006 by HeatherC   view full review
In the morning these are perfect with some butter and jam, but for dinner I add some garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by moof86   view full review
These come out awesome! They're a simple, no frills soda bread recipie and they're quick and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by havenhouse   view full review
So easy and so yummy, too! These are one of my husband's favorites and he requests them all...

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