Traditional Irish Recipe for Potato Farls

Irish potato farls are a traditional Irish dish made with mashed potatoes, flour, and butter. These tasty breads are easy to make and are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. Enjoy them with bacon and eggs or serve them alongside a hearty Irish stew. You can even eat them on their own, warm from the griddle, with a pat of butter melting on top. Try this simple and delicious recipe for a taste of Ireland!

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra flour for rolling

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and flour. Mix well until a dough forms.
2. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is no longer sticky.
3. Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
4. Working with one ball at a time, place it on a floured surface and roll it out into a circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and grease it with butter.
6. Carefully transfer the farl to the hot griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.
7. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
8. Once cooked, remove the farls from the griddle and cut each one into quarters or eighths, depending on how large you want the pieces.
9. Serve the potato farls hot with butter, bacon, eggs, or alongside your favorite Irish dish.

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