Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe
Authentic Irish Potato Farls are traditional potato flatbreads made from mashed potatoes, flour, and seasonings, cooked until golden and crispy on the outside while staying fluffy inside. This simple, comforting recipe highlights classic Irish flavors and makes a perfect side or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 potato farls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
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Potato Farls
- 4 cups (650g/1lb 7oz) 3 medium 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 Potatoes: Peel and chop your potatoes, then weigh them accurately to ensure the right amount for the recipe.
- Cook Potatoes: Steam or boil the cubed potatoes in a medium pot until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Drain Potatoes: Remove the cooked potatoes and place them in a sieve over a bowl to dry for 5 minutes, reducing excess water.
- Mash Potatoes: While still hot, pass the potatoes through a sieve, ricer, or mash thoroughly until light and fluffy.
- Make Dough: To the mashed potatoes, add flour, sea salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Stir together until a dough ball forms.
- Shape Farls: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, flatten into an 8-inch round disc, then cut into 6 equal triangular pieces.
- Cook Farls: Heat a knob of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until bubbling. Add the potato farls and cook for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until crispy outside and fluffy inside.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot as a delicious traditional Irish side or snack.
Notes
- Using a sieve or ricer produces the fluffiest texture, but a regular masher works as well.
- Make sure the potatoes are dry enough after draining to avoid soggy dough.
- Cook the farls over medium heat for an even golden crust without burning.
- Butter can be substituted with oil if preferred, but butter adds authentic richness.
- Potato farls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a pan.
Keywords: Irish Potato Farls, Potato Flatbreads, Traditional Irish Recipe, Potato Side Dish, Crispy Potato Bread
