Farl is a bread cut into four different quadrants. In Ulster, Ireland, it generally refers to a soda bread.
The Irish soda bread was first made in the late 1830s when baking soda was first introduced to the United Kingdom. Ireland back then didn't have access to many ingredients, so the Farl was made out of necessity, especially for those in poverty. Along with that, the bread was mainly cooked in griddles, as ovens were hard to access for the poor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat heavy based flat griddle or skillet on medium to low heat.
Place flour and salt in a bowl and sift in baking soda. Make a well in the center, and pour in the buttermilk.
Work quickly to mix into dough and knead very lightly on a well floured surface. Form into a flattened circle, about 1/2 inch thick and cut into quarters with a floured knife.
Sprinkle a little flour over the base of the hot pan and cook the farls for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
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