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Prep time
15 minutes
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Makes
4
Author Notes
Adding treacle/molasses to a traditional soda farl makes it darker, richer and just as delicious. Butter and/or jam. Best eaten while still warm. —RetroBakes
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Ingredients
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10 ounces
all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon
baking soda
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1.5 ounces
sugar
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1 tablespoon
treacle or molasses
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1 tablespoon
heavy cream
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1.5 ounces
butter
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4 ounces
buttermilk
Directions
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Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Rub in the butter
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Mix the treacle and cream together. Add to the dry ingredients, with some of the buttermilk, adding more if needed to make a soft, but not wet, dough.
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Knead lightly and shape into a round, approximately half an inch thick.
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Cut into four farls and bake on a medium-low griddle/cast iron pan for about 20 mins, turning halfway.
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When baked, wrap in a clean tea towel and cool on a wire rack.
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