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Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe

  • Author: Any
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a taste of Ireland with these traditional Irish potato farls. Made with simple ingredients like potatoes, flour, and butter, these savory flatbreads are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (650g/1lb 7oz) potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, Roosters)
  • ¾ cup (4oz/115g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (1oz/28g) butter (plus more for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them in a bowl.
  2. Add Flour and Seasonings: Mix in the flour, salt, pepper, and butter until well combined.
  3. Form the Farls: Divide the dough into portions and flatten them into rounds.
  4. Cook the Farls: Heat butter in a skillet and cook the farls until golden brown on both sides.

Notes

  • You can serve the potato farls with toppings like butter, jam, or smoked salmon.
  • For a crispy texture, cook the farls on a griddle or bake them in the oven.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 farl
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Keywords: Irish recipe, potato farls, traditional breakfast