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."

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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 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.

Footnotes

  • Tip
  • Try this recipe as part of an Ulster breakfast in Ferg's Fry!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 252 | Total Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by KIMALLI1 
My Irish husband has been wanting to figure out how to make soda farls since he moved to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by YOTOMKAT1 
We make this often and serve with homemade guava jelly. Wonderful! I put just a pinch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by EILISH40 
My mother made Irish soda farls all her life and she was a wonderful baker, but her recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by MEDFORD63 
I like that this is so easy, even for someone who is afraid to work with dough, and takes very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by Caroline C 
I want to serve farls at our StP's meal next week, so I thought I'd give these a shot. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Kristen 
This was so simple and delicious - and I barely mussed up the kitchen! I did not knead the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Lupin Pooter 
Made them(it?) this morning as part of a St Paddy's Day Ulster Fry (Mr P claims Irish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by moof86 
These come out awesome! They're a simple, no frills soda bread recipie and they're quick and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2006 by HeatherC 
In the morning these are perfect with some butter and jam, but for dinner I add some garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by havenhouse 
So easy and so yummy, too! These are one of my husband's favorites and he requests them all... MORE

 
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