Traditional Irish Potato Farls Recipe
Do you love warm, comforting bread? You must try this Traditional Irish Potato Farls Recipe. Potato farls are a classic Irish breakfast treat.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Potato masher or ricer
- Large non-stick frying pan.
- Sharp knife
- Rolling Pin
- Flat spatula.
Ingredients
- 500 g boiled potatoes floury ones work best.
- 50 g salted butter.
- 100 g all-purpose flour.
- Half a teaspoon of salt.
- Extra flour for dusting.
- Extra butter for frying.
Instructions
- Mash your hot boiled potatoes until very smooth. Ensure there are no lumps left behind.
- Stir in the butter and salt while potatoes are warm. Let the butter melt completely into the mix.
- Add the flour slowly to the mashed potatoes. Mix by hand to form a soft dough.
- Put dough on a floured surface. Roll it into a circle about one inch thick.
- Use a knife to cut the circle into quarters. "Farl" actually means four parts in Gaelic.
- Heat a pan with a little butter. Cook each side for three minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use dry, floury potatoes like Russets.
- Do not overwork the dough.
- Always serve them immediately while hot.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
- Keep the heat medium to avoid burning.