Authentic Irish Potato Farls
Delightful and comforting flatbreads made from creamy potatoes, perfect for a traditional Irish breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and chop them. Steam or boil in a medium pot until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Dry the potatoes: Transfer the cooked potatoes to a sieve over a bowl to allow them to dry for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the potatoes: Pass them through the sieve to achieve a light and fluffy texture.
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the passed potatoes with flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter. Stir until a dough forms.
- Shape the farls: Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Flatten it into an 8-inch round disc and cut into 6 equal pieces.
- Cook the farls: Heat a bit of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the potato farls, cooking for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and repeat on the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve hot: Enjoy immediately, either as part of a traditional Irish breakfast or on their own.
Notes
Store leftover farls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a touch of butter.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/authentic-irish-potato-farls/