Irish Soda Farls
Irish Soda Farls are a quick griddled bread with a gentle tang from buttermilk and a tender crumb. The dough is patted into a round, quartered, and cooked on a dry skillet until golden with lightly crisp edges. Perfect warm with butter or jam for breakfast or alongside soups and stews.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat a heavy, flat griddle or skillet over medium-low heat.
- 2
Put the flour and salt in a bowl, sift in the baking soda, make a well in the center, and pour in the buttermilk.
- 3
Work quickly to mix into a wet dough; knead very lightly on a well-floured surface.
- 4
Shape into a flattened circle about 1/2 inch thick, and cut into quarters with a floured knife.
- 5
Note that the dough will be quite sticky.
- 6
Lightly sprinkle flour over the base of the hot pan, and cook the farls for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Calories 269.43 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.32 g Moderate
- Carbs 51.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.28 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 1.26 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.14 mg Low Source
- Sodium 93.84 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.12 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.81 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 77.22 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 6.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 23.8 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Irish Soda Farls is an Irish breakfast recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 269.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Irish Soda Farls?
- It is an Irish recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Irish Soda Farls made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Salt. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Irish Soda Farls?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 269.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Irish Soda Farls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
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