St. Patrick’s Day : Irish Soda Farls Recipe

St. Patrick's Day : Irish Soda Farls Recipe

Sharing is caring!

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.

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.
St. Patrick's Day : Deluxe Corned Beef Hash Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day : Deluxe Corned Beef Hash Recipe

St. Patrick's Day : Irish Soda Bread Recipe

St. Patrick’s Day : Irish Soda Bread Recipe