Crispy Soda Bread Farls
A quick and easy soda bread recipe that yields crispy crusts with a fluffy interior, perfect for any occasion and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1 2/3 cups (400ml) buttermilk
- 2 tbsp (30g) butter, softened (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add butter (optional) and rub in: Cut softened butter into small pieces and rub into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in buttermilk gradually, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Stop once it holds together but is still a bit sticky. Add more buttermilk if dough is too dry.
- Shape the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times. Pat into a ¾ inch (2cm) thick round. Cut into 4 equal triangular farls.
- Cook the farls: Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook farls for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Let rest a few minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Keep heat moderate to avoid burning the crust while ensuring the interior cooks through. Handle dough gently to keep bread tender and fluffy. Let farls rest on a wire rack after cooking to maintain crispness. For gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend and dairy-free buttermilk alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Protein: 6
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