Authentic Irish Potato Farls
Authentic Irish Potato Farls are a crisp, soft delight with rustic Irish charm. This simple recipe delivers a comforting traditional Irish breakfast in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 450 g cold mashed potatoes (plain or lightly seasoned)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted or softened
- ½ tsp salt adjust if potatoes are salted
- 1 cup 120 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- Optional: Butter fried eggs, or jam for serving
Instructions
Prepare Dough
- I mix 2 cups mashed potatoes, 2 tbsp butter, and ½ tsp salt in a bowl until smooth. I gradually add 1 cup flour, stirring until a dough forms for this simple recipe.
Shape Farls
- On a floured surface, I knead the dough lightly, shape into a ½-inch thick circle, and cut into 4 quarters for this potato bread.
Cook Farls
- I heat a dry skillet over medium heat, cook farls 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp, keeping the inside soft for this traditional Irish breakfast.
Serve
- I serve warm with butter or eggs for this Authentic Irish Potato Farls.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for best dough texture.
- Don’t overwork the dough to keep farls tender.
- Preheat skillet well before cooking.
- Adjust flour based on potato moisture.
- Best served fresh but can be stored and reheated in a skillet.