Irish Potato Farls Recipe for a Traditional Breakfast
Authentic Irish Potato Farls are traditional griddle-cooked potato breads made from mashed potatoes, flour, and salt, shaped into quarters and fried until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 farls 1x
Ingredients
2 cups mashed floury potatoes, cooled
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)
2 tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
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Place cooled mashed potatoes in a bowl.
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Add salt and flour gradually, mixing into a soft dough.
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Stir in melted butter if using.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 1/2 inch thick round.
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Cut into four equal wedges.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
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Cook each wedge for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Use dry mashed potatoes for best texture.
Avoid overmixing to keep farls tender.
Reheat in a skillet or toaster.