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Irish Potato Farls

Traditional Irish potato bread made from mashed potatoes and flour, pan-fried until golden and crispy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes cooled
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place mashed potatoes in a bowl and mix with flour, melted butter, and salt.
  2. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth.
  3. Shape dough into a round disc about half an inch thick.
  4. Cut the round into four triangular pieces.
  5. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook farls for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm with butter or as part of a traditional Irish breakfast.

Notes

Best made with leftover mashed potatoes. Serve with eggs, bacon, or butter and jam.