Treacle Farls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Flour heavy large baking sheet.
3. 3
   Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
4. 4
   Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles fine meal.
5. 5
   Whisk 1 cup buttermilk and dark molasses in medium bowl to blend.
6. 6
   Mix buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Gradually mix in enough remaining buttermilk to form soft dough.
8. 8
   Knead on lightly floured surface just until dough holds together.
9. 9
   Shape into 8-inch round, about 1 1/2 inches high.
10. 10
    Cut into 4-wedges.
11. 11
    Transfer wedges to prepared sheet, spacing apart.
12. 12
    Bake until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool on racks.