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Authentic Irish Potato Farls

Cozy, rustic skillet bread made from mashed potatoes and flour, crisp on the outside and pillowy inside.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Additional flour for dusting
  • 1–2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Bring leftover mashed potatoes to room temperature for easier mixing.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Add mashed potatoes and softened butter into the dry mix. Stir until a soft dough forms; add extra flour if the dough is too sticky.
  4. Lightly flour your work surface, divide the dough in half, and shape each half into a flat round about 1/2-inch thick.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Fry each farl for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 1-2 minutes, then cut into quarters.
  7. Serve hot with butter, jam, or alongside eggs.

Notes

Use starchy mashed potatoes for best texture and avoid overworking the dough.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Irish potato farls, skillet bread, comfort food, easy recipe, breakfast bread