Soda Farls

Method

Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk, stirring gently with a fork until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead very briefly and gently until just combined. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a ball, then flatten to about 1 cm thickness and cut into four triangular quarters. Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan or griddle over a medium heat, lightly butter it, then cook the farls for about 4-5 minutes per side until pale golden and cooked through. Serve warm with butter and jam or alongside a traditional Irish breakfast.