Irish Soda Farls

Name: Irish Soda Farls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk

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Farl means four parts in Gaelic and this recipe is the traditional (and quickest) way to make soda bread for unexpected guests who drop by for a bit of "craic" (good fun). The soda bread dough is flattened into a round, then cooked on a dry griddle or pan. It's best eaten fresh with butter and jam but is also delicious pan-fried in oil or butter as part of an Ulster breakfast.

Recipe by Ita

Updated on January 24, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 farls

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Preheat a 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 a wet dough; 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 Facts (per serving)

252	Calories
1g	Fat
51g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 671mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 81mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 159mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.