Description
Irish Potato Farls are a traditional Irish potato bread made from leftover mashed potatoes, flour, and butter. These farls are shaped into quarters, cooked on a skillet until golden and crisp on the outside, while remaining soft and fluffy inside. They are a comforting and hearty staple of Irish cuisine, often served at breakfast with butter or eggs.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 1 pound) mashed potatoes, cooled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooled mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and melted butter until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out. Gently knead until smooth but not overworked, maintaining softness.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into a circle about 1/4 inch thick to prepare for cutting.
- Divide Dough: Cut the rolled dough circle into four equal wedges, known as farls.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat without adding any oil or butter.
- Cook Farls: Place each farl on the hot skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until they develop a golden brown crust and become slightly crisp.
- Serve Warm: Remove the farls from the skillet and serve warm with butter, eggs, or other preferred breakfast items.
Notes
- Use cooled mashed potatoes to prevent the dough from becoming too sticky.
- Do not over-knead the dough to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Cooking without oil gives the farls their characteristic crispness and slight char.
- Farls can be served plain or with butter, jam, or as part of a traditional Ulster Fry breakfast.
- Leftover farls can be reheated on a skillet or in a toaster for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Keywords: Irish Potato Farls, potato bread, traditional Irish recipe, mashed potato bread, Ulster Fry component, breakfast bread
