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Authentic Irish Potato Farls

Crispy Authentic Irish Potato Farls for a Cozy Breakfast

Enjoy these Authentic Irish Potato Farls, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, perfect for any breakfast spread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 farls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Farls
  • 1 pound fluffy potatoes (e.g., Russet)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • pot
  • sieve or colander
  • ricer or masher
  • mixing bowl
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop about 1 pound of fluffy potatoes, place in a pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain and Dry the Potatoes: Carefully drain potatoes and steam in a sieve for about 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  3. Mash the Potatoes: Mash the potatoes until fluffy and set aside to cool completely.
  4. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with flour, sea salt, black pepper, and melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Form the Dough: Roll the dough into an 8-inch disc about 1/2 inch thick and cut into 6 triangles.
  6. Fry the Farls: In a frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and fry the farls for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Serve the Farls: Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel. Serve hot with butter or as part of a breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1farlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store cooked farls in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze uncooked farls for long-term storage.

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