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
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and flour. Mix well until a dough forms.
- 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.
- Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
- 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.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and grease it with butter.
- Carefully transfer the farl to the hot griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
- Once cooked, remove the farls from the griddle and cut each one into quarters or eighths, depending on how large you want the pieces.
- Serve the potato farls hot with butter, bacon, eggs, or alongside your favorite Irish dish.
