Traditional Irish Potato Farls Recipe
Traditional Irish Potato Farls are soft skillet breads made from mashed potatoes and flour, forming golden wedges with a tender interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 farls 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter for cooking
Instructions
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Place mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl.
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Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Transfer dough to a floured surface and shape into a round disk.
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Cut the disk into four triangular wedges.
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook farls 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Use mashed potatoes with minimal added liquid for best dough consistency.