irish potato farls

This traditional Irish Potato Farls recipe is so easy! Also known as potato bread or cakes, Farls are a tasty classic breakfast from Ireland.

Irish Potato Farls

butter (plus extra for frying)

salt

(100 grams) all-purpose flour

baking powder

Boil the potatoes in a pan until tender, approx 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the chunks.

Drain well, then mash or use a potato ricer.

Stir in the butter and salt (if your mashed potatoes are cold, then melt the butter first).

Stir the flour and baking powder together, then add to the potatoes. Stir or use your hands to bring it together into a dough.

Lightly flour the work surface, then roll 1/3 of the dough out to a circle about 5mm thick. Dust the top with a little flour and cut the circle into four pieces with a cross.

Heat a large dry frying pan (no oil or butter) and fry the farls in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until they get dark spots and are cooked through. Repeat rolling and frying the rest of the dough.

To serve, heat a pan, spread both sides of the farls with butter and fry each side for a few minutes until crispy and warm.

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This traditional Irish Potato Farls recipe is so easy and made with just 4 simple ingredients. Also known as potato bread or cakes, Farls are a tasty classic breakfast from Ireland. Perfect for St Patricks Day or any day of the year.

These crispy, golden squares of baked-then-fried flatbread are a traditional part of the Northern Irish breakfast.

Irish Potato Bread

self-rising flour,

Tbsp. cold bacon fat

kosher salt

potatoes

milk

scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400°F.

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, bacon fat, and salt until pea-size crumbs form. Stir in the mashed potatoes and milk to form a smooth dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 10-inch square. Cut into twenty 2½-inch squares, rerolling the dough as needed. Transfer the squares to two parchment-lined baking sheets.

Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the bread is light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the bread to a wire rack and set aside to cool.

In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Working in batches, add the bread and cook, turning once and adding more bacon fat as needed, until warmed through and golden, about 1 minute per side. Top with scallions if desired and serve warm.

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