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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 farls

Irish Soda Farls

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat heavy based flat griddle or skillet on medium to low heat.

Step 2

Place flour and salt in a bowl and sift in baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk.

Step 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.

Step 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

Irish Soda Farls

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 252

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.5g 17%

Carbohydrates: 50.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 1.2g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol: 2.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 15.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 5.4mg 42%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 117.4mcg 29%

Calcium: 80.6mg 8%

Iron: 2.9mg 16%

Magnesium: 20.5mg 7%

Potassium: 159.4mg 5%

Sodium: 670.9mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 51%

Calories From Fat: 10.4

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.