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Irish Soda Farls recipe

Irish Soda Farls Recipe

Traditional Irish Soda Farls Recipe Loved Across Ireland

This Irish Soda Farls Recipe is a very quick and easy way of making a great traditional Irish bread. Irish Soda Farls are great on their own but are fantastic when served with a Ulster Fry (bacon, sausage, fried eggs, black and white pudding and fried tomatoes). It is so easy to make and will give you a real taste of Irish cooking in your own home.  I really hope you try how to make soda farls to see for yourself.

Irish Soda Farls

Traditionally cooked on a cast Iron hot plate over and open fire these Irish Soda Farls are a great way of making a very tasty bread on your stove top.

This traditional Irish Soda Farls recipe makes use of basic ingredients such as flour, salt, baking soda and buttermilk to create a bread that has lightly risen and which has a unique taste.  The use of baking soda and buttermilk has been used in Irish cooking for generations as a raising agent for breads such as our traditional Irish Soda Bread, to Irish buttermilk Scones.  The buttermilk adds a slight sour flavour while also acting as an acid to get the baking soda to activate and do its magic.

Try out this traditional Irish Soda Farls recipe to get a taste of traditional Irish cooking that has taken place for generations in Ireland in many family homes and is loved by so many.

How to Make Soda Farls

Below you will find a very easy to follow recipe that will teach you how to make soda farls in your own home.  It is a very easy method and is great on the weekends, especially after a few pints the night before.

I hope you try this recipe and enjoy it.

Irish Soda Farls recipe
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Irish Soda Farls Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Traditional Irish Soda Farls - This traditional Irish Bread is great slathered with Creamy Irish Butter but is also a key part of the traditional Ulster Fry. Try it and you will fall in love with it too.

Servings: 4 People
Calories: 287 kcal
Author: J.J. Sheridan
Ingredients
  • 300 g Plain White Flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 250 ml Buttermilk
  • Pinch of Salt
Instructions

  1. Once ingredient are weighed out preheat a heavy bottomed pan on a medium to medium high heat.

  2. Mix the flour, salt and baking soda together and make a well in the middle.

  3. Working quickly mix in the buttermilk into the flour with your hand to make a soft dough.

  4. Turn the dough out onto a light floured surface and shape the dough into a round flattening it so its about 1 1/2 cm high.

  5. Place it into your preheated pan and score the top with a knife in a cross shape making 4 equal quarters.  There is no need to add oil to the pan but you can sprinkle a little flour to prevent sticking if you wish.

  6. Turn over after approx 10 minutes and cook on the other side for another 10 minutes until the bread is nicely risen and is cooked through.

  7. Once cooked remove from pan and break into 4 quarters and serve with your traditional ulster fry or on their own with Irish butter. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Allergens:  Contains Milk, Wheat (gluten)

Irish Potato Cakes Recipe

Irish Potato Cakes Recipe

How to Make Potato Cakes

This Irish Potato Cakes Recipe is a great way of using up left of mash potato for a nice little treat that can make a fantastic breakfast, brunch or as an evening snack with a cup of Irish tea. If you want to learn how to make potato cakes then follow my potato cake recipe and get a taste of traditional Irish food.



Irish Potato Cakes

This Irish Potato Cakes Recipe is a great savory potato dish that works well with so many different flavours.  I love having them topped with bacon and and a poached egg but you can also have them by themselves with a little salt, how my wife loves them.

These Irish potato cakes or sometimes known as Irish Potato Farls are made in various ways across the country and can often be seen served with a Full Irish Fry in many counties across Ireland.  No Ulster Fry would be complete without a couple of slices of potato farl and for me it’s what makes the fry stand out from so many others.

This Irish Potato Cakes Recipe is so versatile.  Traditionally they are made plain with potato, flour and seasoning but you can add a number of ingredients to make them that extra bit special.  Why not try add some finely sliced spring onion or chives or add and top them with smoked salmon and creme fraiche or add in some cooked diced bacon or black pudding as a little treat.



How to Make Potato Cake, The Secret.

When cooking mash potatoes for dinner I normally make a little bit extra which can then be used to make potato cakes/potato farls.  You can use boiled potatoes for this recipe or you can bake potatoes and mash them up too.  The main thing is that when you make this recipe try not to over do it with the flour or they will become too stodgy and have a rubber like texture.  These Irish Potato cakes should still be light and fluffy and seasoned perfectly.

Try this recipe out and learn how to make potato cakes the Irish way.

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Irish Potato Cakes Recipe
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Irish Potato Cakes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

These Irish Potato Cakes are a great way of using up left over potato. Served on their own with a light sprinkle of salt or served with bacon and a poached egg this recipe is always a nice little treat.

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: how to make irish potato cakes, how to make potato cakes, Irish potato cakes, irish potato cakes recipes, traditional irish potato cakes recipe, traditional potato cakes, traditional potato cakes recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 75 kcal
Author: J.J. Sheridan
Ingredients
  • 450 grams Cooked potatoes which have been cooled
  • 75 grams Plain White Flour
  • Salt & Pepper To Season
Instructions

  1. Place cooled cooked potatoes into a bowl and add in the flour and seasoning and mix. 

  2. Tip out onto a floured service and knead together to form a dough

  3. Flatten the dough to about 3cm then cut into 8 circles using a pastry cutter or using a knife cut into triangles.

  4. Heat a heavy based pan on a medium heat and add some oil or clarified butter and cook potato cakes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Traditionally flour was sprinkled into the pan and the potato cakes were dry fried but I find adding some clarified butter ads a little extra flavour and gives a more golden colour.

  5. Serve hot with some salt or with a morning fry.  These work really well topped with bacon and a poached egg with some hollandaise sauce or add in some cooked bacon or black pudding to the potato mix before cooking.  The choice is endless. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Allergins: Gluten

 

Why not try add some finely sliced spring onion or chives to the potato mix to make a champ style potato cake. Fantasic alternative served with some smoked salmon and creme fraiche.

Irish Potato Cakes Recipe

Quick and Easy French Toast Recipe For One

Quick And Easy French Toast Recipe For One

Quick and Easy French Toast Recipe With A Blueberry Compote And Greek Yogurt

This quick and easy french toast recipe for one with blueberry compote and Greek yogurt is a real treat.  It’s so easy to make and is so delicious and a all round great french toast recipe.  On those mornings where you just want to treat yourself to a really nice breakfast, this quick and easy french toast recipe for one hits the spot every time.  Try this Great French Toast Recipe and you won’t regret it.



This quick and easy french toast recipe for one takes a matter of minutes to whip up and served with a blueberry compote and Greek yogurt just adds that extra bit of flavour that makes you smile.

This Great French Toast Recipe is always a nice treat in the morning for breakfast or a late brunch.  So quick and easy to make this great french toast recipe will always put a smile on your face.

Enjoy and don’t forget to read some of my other recipes in my blog.



Great French Toast Recipe

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Quick and Easy French Toast Recipe For One
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French Toast With Blue Berry Compote and Greek Yogurt
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

This quick and Easy French Toast recipe for one is a nice treat for those lazy mornings where you want to treat yourself. The combination of the blue berry compote and Greek Yogurt is a real treat.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy french toast recipe, french toast for 1, french toast for one, french toast recipe, how to make french toast
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 454 kcal
Author: J.J. Sheridan
Ingredients
Blueberry Compote
  • 100 grams Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 tbsp Cast Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Water
French Toast
  • 1 large Egg
  • 40 ml Whole Milk
  • 2 slices Bread, white bread or brioche
  • Splash of Vanilla Extract
  • Serve with a table spoon of Greek Yogurt
Instructions

  1. In a small pan put the blueberries, sugar and water and place on a high heat.  Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally. You are looking to see all the berries pop and the sauce thicken to the slightly. Once thickened remove from the heat and allow to cool. The sauce will thicken more once it has cooled a little.

  2. While the compote is cooking, in a mixing bowl add the milk, egg and vanilla and whisk to combine.

  3. Place a heavy base pan on a high to medium heat and add a little oil to the pan.

  4. Cut your bread into triangle and dip into the egg and milk mixture flipping to coat boat sides.  Place into the pan and cook until golden brown then flip and cook the other side.

  5. Once they are golden and brown place on a warm plate, spoon over the compote and add a tablespoon of Greek Yogurt.  You can dust with a little icing sugar if you have it and enjoy.

  6. A fantastic and easy breakfast/brunch recipe that you will really enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Allergins: Gluten, Egg

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How To Make Tradtional Irish Porridge

How To Make Traditional Irish Porridgehow to make porridge

Learn How to Make Porridge

Want to learn how to make porridge?

My traditional Irish Porridge Recipe will set you right for a long day ahead as well as teaching you how to make porridge the right way. Keep reading to learn how to make porridge that is nourishing as well as tasty.

Porridge

For me there is nothing more warming and nourishing than a nice pipping hot bowl of creamy traditional Irish porridge on a cold and dreary Irish morning.  I just love how the creamy, thick Irish porridge mixed with a generous drizzle of honey warms the body from the inside out.  It’s just a fantastic way to start the day.

What is Porridge

Irish Porridge has been a staple diet in Ireland for thousands of years largely due to the ease of growing oats which are a rain tolerant grain, in our very rainy and wet country.  Irish Porridge was known to have been consumed in vast amounts in Ireland up until the introduction of the potato in the late sixteenth century.  In more recent times Irish porridge has seen a bit of a comeback as more health conscious consumers look for a healthier and nutritious breakfast.


Eating a bowl of Irish porridge for breakfast is a fantastic way to fuel your body for the day.  Oats, which are a low-GI food are low in fat, with a typical bowl made with water weighing it at 171 kcal, are a slow releasing carbohydrate.  This means that one bowl of porridge should give you enough energy to see you through to lunch time without the need to snack in between.  This can be great way to see you through the working day or a great way to boost your energy before taking a morning walk through the luscious green hills of the Irish countryside.

How to Cook Porridge

Traditionally in Ireland we make porridge with water and a pinch of salt to highlight the flavour of the oats.  It is often served with a generous drizzle of honey and a splash of milk or a splash of whiskey as a little extra treat on the weekend.  Children always love porridge with a few dark chocolate nibs added in which creates a beautiful bowl of chocolate heaven, I know my daughter does.

This Irish Porridge Recipe is basic but traditional recipe that shows you how to make porridge with water.  Try add various ingredients to this Irish Porridge Recipe to make it even tastier than it already is like add some nuts, seeds or just a bit of fruit.  This Irish Porridge Recipe is so versatile I hope you try it out and learn how to make porridge the right way for yourself.

Porridge Oats Calories

Porridge Oats Calories are pretty low, coming in at 115 calories per serving when made with water.  By using the traditional pinhead oatmeal cooked in water, porridge oats calories are kept to a minimum while you gain extra nutrition that is contained in the pinhead vs rolled oats.  The more popular rolled oats or even quick oats contain less nutrition than pinhead due to the processing.  By using traditional pinhead oatmeal to make your traditional Irish Porridge you are ensuring you are getting the most nutritional value out of the grain.

This traditional Irish porridge made with water is a basic way of making a nutritional breakfast as well as keeping the porridge oats calories as low as possible but you can always add in different flavours to the recipe to create your own breakfast.

Try out my recipe and add your favourite toppings to it to create a bowl of pure joy for yourself.

Like this recipe then why not try my Traditional Brown Irish Soda Bread Recipe or my delicious Irish Potato Cake Recipe.

Make sure you check out my other recipes and posts for more information.

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How To Make Tradtional Irish Porridge
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Traditional Irish Porridge Recipe
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

This extremely healthy and nutritious recipe is one of the best ways to start the day.  This low fat, low-GI recipe will keep you nourished as well as help regulate your blood sugar levels.  For me the best part is that it tastes good and warms you from the inside out.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: how to make porridge, Irish porridge recipe, thick porridge, Traditional Irish Porridge, traditional porridge recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 115 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 litre Water 1 litre = 4 Cups
  • 115 g Pinhead Oatmeal 1 Cup of Oatmeal
  • A good pinch of salt
Instructions

  1. Add the water, pinhead oatmeal and salt into a heavy based pan and bring to the boil over a medium heat while stirring with a wooden spoon.  Once it starts to thicken reduce the heat to a simmer.

  2. Cook the porridge on a simmer for 25 minutes stirring regularly until the porridge is cooked to a smooth and creamy consistency.

  3. Serve hot with a drizzle honey and milk or add some dark chocolate nibs (my daughters favourite).  I love to add the milk to my porridge after it has been cooked to make it even more creamier.  It also helps to cool it down slightly so you can eat it without scalding your mouth. You just can't beat that!

Recipe Notes

Allergens: Gluten

Alternative cooking method:

For a quicker porridge you can use rolled oats by using 115g/1 cup of oats to 750ml/3 cups of water with a pinch of salt.  This should take between 5 and 10 minutes to cook.

Pinhead oatmeal will cook faster if you bring the ingredients to the boil the night before then once it was reached a boil, turn off the heat, cover with a lid and leave until the following morning.  The following morning you can add a little bit of milk then reheat it and its ready.

What a fantastic way to start the day.

Enjoy.

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How to make traditional Irish Pancakes

How To Make Traditional Irish Pancakes

How To Make Traditional Irish Pancake Recipe

It’s that time of year again when Irish families feast themselves on Traditional Irish Pancakes for the day.

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday is a religious activity where Irish families would feast prior to taking part in lenten fast.  This day takes place the day before ash Wednesday and is followed by 40 days of lent just before Easter.  The date for shrove Tuesday/Pancake Tuesday is normally dictated by Easter so the date of always changes.

traditional Irish Pancakes

In my family home we all love pancake Tuesday.  Every year my wife goes crazy for pancakes.  Pancakes for breakfast, Pancakes for lunch and even Pancakes for dinner if she can get away with it.


For breakfast we always prefer the thicker American style pancake drizzled with a bit of honey but later in the day it has to be the thin traditional Irish pancake.  The traditional Irish pancakes wouldn’t be complete without a sprinkle of caster sugar and a generous squeeze of lemon juice.

Below is my extremely easy traditional Irish pancake recipe.  It’s easy to whip up and always loved in my home.  I find I often have to double the recipe to ensure we always have plenty of pancakes.  My family can be a hungry bunch when it comes to pancakes.  Learn how to make Irish Pancakes that you and your family will love and enjoy.

 

 

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How to make traditional Irish Pancakes
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Tradition Irish Pancakes
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Great tasty and simple Traditional Irish Pancake recipe.

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: easy irish pancake recipe, easy pancake recipe, how to make irish pancakes, how to make pancakes, irish pancake recipe, traditional Irish Pancakes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 390 kcal
Ingredients
  • 150 g Plain White Flour
  • 300 ml Whole Milk
  • 1 medium Egg
  • 1 tbsp Irish Salted Butter
  • Pinch of Salt
Instructions

  1. Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the pinch of salt

  2. Make a well in the centre of the flour and add the egg, melted butter and 3/4 of the milk.  Gradually begin to whisk in the flour from the outside to prevent lumps forming.  Whisk until all liquid is incorporated then add the remaining milk and whisk to combine to the required thickness of pouring cream.

  3. Pour into a jug and allow it to rest for 30 minutes before using. Alternatively leave in the bowl and cover and allow rest.  You can then use a ladle to pour the correct amount into the pan.

  4. To cook the pancakes you must heat a heavy based frying pan until hot then turn the temperature down to medium

  5. Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil then pour in the required amount to coat the base of the frying pan.  Tilt the pan around to ensure the batter coats the pan.

  6. Cook over a moderate heat for 2 to 3 minutes lifting with a spatula to check to see if it is done.  Using a spatula turn the pancake over or alternative show off your skills by attempting to flip the pancake in the air. (warning pancake will be hot and flip at your own risk)

  7. Cook the other side and cook for another minute or two.  Check with a spatula by lifting an edge to see if it is done.

  8. Move pancake onto a warm plate and place in a warm oven while you cook the remaining pancakes or, serve them as they are cooked.

  9. Serve with a sprinkle of sugar and squeeze of lemon juice or whatever your family prefer. You just can't beat that.  Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Allergens: Milk, Egg and Gluten

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Irish Cheddar Cheese Toastie Recipe

Irish Cheddar Cheese Toastie Recipe

The Best Cheese Toastie Recipe You Will Taste

Looking for the best cheese toastie recipe? Then look no further.

My Irish Cheddar Cheese Toastie is the best cheese toastie recipe in the universe; according to my six year old daughter anyway.

I love this recipe because it is just quick, easy and great tasting.  It is fantastic for breakfast, lunch or a snack with a nice cup of tea.

This is one of those recipes for those days when you just feel like something special but don’t want to go too much effort.  The taste of Irish Cheddar Cheese and egg with a hint of Wholegrain Mustard on a hot fresh slice of soda bread is amazing.  You will find that this recipe will become one of your go to recipes because of how tasty and easy it is to make.

Best Cheese Toastie Recipe

What I love about this recipe is that by adding a few sliced tomatoes, mushrooms or a slice of ham to the brown soda bread before putting the topping on adds another dept of flavour you will love.

irish cheddar cheese toastie

By putting the buttered side of the soda bread down onto a baking tray gives the soda bread a beautiful, crispy base.  The addition of egg and cheese mixture gives the topping a light and fluffy texture that I know you will enjoy, you just can’t beat that.

I hope you try this recipe and find that it is the best cheese toastie recipe in the universe too.


Try my Brown Irish Soda Bread recipe with this recipe. It’s easy and so tasty you will probably need to bake two.

Cheers.

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Irish Cheddar Cheese Toastie Recipe
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Irish Cheddar Cheese Toasties
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

This great tasting recipe is made using homemade brown soda bread, mature Irish Cheddar Cheese, eggs with a hint of mustard to make a nice treat for breakfast, lunch or anytime. Enjoy.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: best cheese toastie recipe, easy cheese on toast, easy cheese on toast recipe, how to make cheese on toast, irish cheese on toast
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 341 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 slices Brown Soda Bread Buttered
  • 175 g Grated Irish Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 medium Eggs
  • 1 tsp Wholegrain Mustard
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 230°C / 450°F / Gas Mark 8

  2. Place your buttered slices of soda bread buttered side down onto a baking sheet.

  3. In a bowl mix the egg, mustard and pepper together then add the cheese and mix to combine.

  4. Spread the mixture out equally between the four slices of brown soda bread.

  5. Place into the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until they are well risen and nice and golden brown. Serve immediately, warm with a nice cup of tea, you just ca't beat that.

Recipe Notes

Variations: Sliced tomato, ham or mushrooms can be added to this recipe by placing them on the soda bread before adding the cheese topping.

Allergens: Contains Gluten, Milk and Mustard.

Each Portion is 341 kcal

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