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Irish Potato Farls Recipe

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Irish Potato Farls are a traditional Irish bread made from mashed potatoes, flour, and seasonings, then pan-fried until golden and delicious. This simple and comforting recipe features soft, savory potato bread that pairs wonderfully with butter or a classic Irish breakfast.

Ingredients

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Potato Farls Dough

  • 1 pound (500g) potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)

For Cooking

  • Additional butter or oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Boil Potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Mash Potatoes: Mash the potatoes until smooth, making sure there are no lumps. Stir in the melted butter, salt, baking powder, black pepper, and optional chives for added flavor.
  3. Mix Dough: Gradually add the flour to the mashed potato mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky, and you may not need all the flour.
  4. Shape Farls: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into rounds using a biscuit cutter or divide the large circle into four to create traditional triangular farls.
  5. Cook Farls: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Cook the farls for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Serve the farls warm with butter, or as part of a traditional Irish breakfast.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use butter both in the dough and for frying.
  • The chives are optional but add a fresh, mild onion flavor typical in Irish cooking.
  • Make sure the potatoes are well-drained and slightly cooled before mashing to avoid a watery dough.
  • You can store uncooked dough in the fridge for up to 24 hours and cook fresh when ready.
  • Farls can be reheated in a skillet or toaster for a quick snack.

Keywords: Irish potato farls, Irish bread, traditional Irish breakfast, potato bread, pan-fried bread

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