Irish potato farls: Discover the secret to perfecting them!
Irish potato farls are a traditional Irish dish made from potatoes, flour, and baking powder, shaped into flat cakes and cooked on a griddle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Knead the mixture until it forms a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and flatten each into a round shape about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Cook each farl for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use leftover mashed potatoes.
- Serve with butter, jam, or as a side with breakfast.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg