Traditional Irish Soda Farls

Sift dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Slowly add buttermilk and mix to a soft dough. Don’t add all the buttermilk at once, in case you need a little less than the recipe states. Work quickly and lightly—don’t overwork the dough!

Turn dough onto a floured work surface and roll out until approximately ½ inch thick. Cut into 4 farls.

Bake on a griddle or frying pan on a medium low heat for 15–20 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove when golden brown and wrap in a cloth until cool (this keeps the crust soft).