Soda farls

Method

1. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large bowl. Pour in the buttermilk, gently mixing everything together with a spatula or large round edged table knife. Stir in 55ml cold water until you have a soft dough – it should be not too dry but not too sticky. Add 1-2 tbsp more water if it feels dry.
2. Shape the dough into a ball, then lightly flour the worktop and gently roll it into a 1cm thick circle. Sprinkle the dough with extra flour and, using a large knife, cut the circle into quarters.
3. Heat a heavy-based frying pan or griddle pan over a medium heat. When hot, put the farls in the pan (in batches if needed). Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
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4. Stand the farls up on their cut sides and cook for an additional 1 minute per side, then wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm until you’re ready to serve.