Traditional Irish Soda Bread Farls
A cozy and nostalgic recipe for traditional Irish soda bread farls, perfect for pairing with soups or enjoyed warm with butter and jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Create a well in the center of your dry mixture.
- Pour the buttermilk into the well and combine gently.
- Shape the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disc about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the disc into quarters, creating four farls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam. Pairs well with Irish stew or soup. You can add herbs, cheese, or dried fruit for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Irish bread, soda bread, baking, comfort food, easy bread recipe