The Irish Soda Farls are a type of griddled Irish soda bread that is cooked in a skillet and divided into four parts, or fardels.
Irish Soda Farls
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Jump to Recipe~Print Recipe
Irish Soda Farls is my recipe of the day with the blogging group Bread Bakers. This month we are sharing recipes for Irish breads ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.
What are Farls?
Farls are a type of quick bread made on a griddle or in a skillet. They are patted out almost like scones, then cooked like pancakes, except using stiff dough instead of a runny batter.
They are so called after the word “fardels”, meaning “fourths”, since the dough is cut into quarters.
There are a couple of types of farls I know of, which are the soda farls in this recipe and also potato farls. This recipe is more like a strict soda bread dough. The potato farls include potato in the dough as you might surmise. I have a recipe for those included on my Ulster Fry recipe, which is a multi-part breakfast.
I imagine these are mostly served at breakfast, but I can also well imagine them being used to sandwich meats in a lunch pail.
Irish Breads
- Barmbrack by Magical Ingredients
- Boxty by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Belfast Baps by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Flakey Cheddar Guinness Scones by Food Lust People Love
- Irish Bread Rolls by Sneha’s Recipe
- Irish Soda Farls by Palatable Pastime
- Waterford Blaas by A Messy Kitchen
- Irish Oat Flapjacks by Cook with Renu
- Sourdough Irish Soda Bread by What Smells So Good?
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
Irish Soda Farls
You Might Also Like:
Irish Brown Bread
Irish Brown Bread is a baking soda leavened bread made with whole wheat and white flours, plus bulgur wheat for added chewiness and crunch.
The Ulster Fry
Full breakfast, in the Irish style of Ulster and Northern Ireland, with Irish bacon, bangers, black pudding, beans, eggs, potato farls, mushrooms and brown or soda bread.
Irish Soda Bread Muffins
Traditional Irish soda bread meets the American breakfast muffin in this fusion version of the classic loaded with currants and caraway.
Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is a tasty British hash made from potatoes and cabbage similar to colcannon, named for the noise it made while cooking.
Irish Cheese Toasties
The Irish Cheese Toasties are a delicious Irish appetizer that makes an especially good accompaniment with beer.
Irish Soda Farls
Irish Soda Farls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
Instructions
- Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Gradually mix the buttermilk into the flour.
- Knead gently for a few minutes on a lightly floured surface, then pat into a disk 1/2" thick.
- Cut dough into quarters with a floured bread knife.
- Lightly oil a griddle or skillet as you would if you were making pancakes.
- Add dough pieces to pan and cook about 5-7 minutes each side or until golden.
Notes
Nutrition
Don’t Forget to Pin and Save the Recipe!
Join my recipe group on Facebook for more recipes from blogger friends around the world!
Palatable Recipes
Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links which offer sources for ingredients and equipment, if needed. Clicking on them doesn’t cost you anything but helps pay the electric bill and keep the blog lights on should you purchase anything during your visit! Thanks for your support.
I have never heard of soda farls. I thought all farls had potatoes. I am learning all kinds of new things about Irish breads today.
Beautifully textured soda farls Sue. I have yet to make them, but have tried and love it.
These would go great in my baps!
We must have had another Irish theme a while back because I remember researching and making farls! Like biscuits but on the stovetop, which I found fascinating. Love the golden color on yours, Sue!
Okay, I looked it. ‘Twas 2017. 🙂
I’ve make the potato farls before too for the Ulster Fry. That plate was big enough for the whole family.
Love the simplicity of these!
I love how they turned out and the beautiful color on the soda farls. I have tried potato farls and time to try this one! Great recipe!