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Authentic Irish Potato Farls

Fluffy Authentic Irish Potato Farls You’ll Crave Daily

Discover delicious Authentic Irish Potato Farls—fluffy, savory potato cakes perfect for breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 farls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Farls
  • 1 pound Potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, Roosters) Choose fluffy, floury varieties for a lighter texture.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute for gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavors.
  • pinch Black Pepper Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For mixing and cooking.

Equipment

  • pot
  • sieve
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes and boil in salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Remove excess moisture by draining in a sieve for 5 minutes.
  3. Mash the potatoes until smooth, then mix with flour, salt, black pepper, and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough lightly, flatten it into a round disc about ½ inch thick, and cut into 6 wedges.
  5. Cook the farls in a skillet with butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1farlCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider frying the farls in bacon fat for a richer flavor.

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