Gradually add the buttermilk a little at a time ... Meanwhile, for the potato farls, melt the butter in a small pan over a low to medium heat. Add the mashed potatoes and salt and stir well ...

turn all the farls on their side and rest against one another, turning until every edge is cooked. Place a non-stick frying pan on the hob on a medium heat. Put the flour, buttermilk, baking soda ...

Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then turn down the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 30 minutes more. When done, the loaf ...