Soda Farls Irish
Discover the timeless charm of Irish Soda Farls with this quick and easy recipe that brings authentic flavors to your table. Made with just four simple ingredients—flour, baking soda, salt, and tangy buttermilk—these griddle-cooked bread quarters are soft, fluffy, and ready in under 30 minutes. Perfectly golden on the outside and tender on the inside, soda farls are a versatile treat that pair delightfully with butter, jam, or hearty meals. Whether you’re recreating traditional Irish breakfasts or seeking fresh homemade bread, this recipe is a celebration of simplicity and rustic flavor. With no yeast or oven required, it’s the ultimate fix for a warm, wholesome bite anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 150 milliliters Buttermilk
- as needed Butter (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and gradually pour in the buttermilk. Use a wooden spoon or your hands to gently bring the dough together. The dough should be soft but not overly sticky. Add a little more buttermilk if needed, a tablespoon at a time.
Lightly flour a clean working surface and transfer the dough onto it. Gently knead for about 1 minute, just enough to bring the dough together smoothly. Avoid over-kneading as this can toughen the farls.
Shape the dough into a round disc roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Using a sharp knife or a dough scraper, cut the disc into 4 equal quarters (farls).
Lightly dust a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan with flour and place it over medium heat. Once the pan is warm but not smoking, add the farls.
Cook the soda farls for about 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 6-7 minutes. They should be golden brown and firm to the touch when done.
Remove the farls from the skillet and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft and warm until ready to serve.
Serve the soda farls warm with butter, jam, or alongside your favorite meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2696 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.3 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
