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Traditional Irish Potato Farls

Authentic Irish Potato Farls

Delicious Traditional Irish Potato Farls are crispy and fluffy potato cakes, perfect for complementing any meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients
  

Potato Ingredients
  • 4 cups medium potatoes Russet, Maris Piper, or Roosters
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus more for cooking

Equipment

  • Medium Pot
  • Sieve
  • Large frying pan

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Peel and chop the potatoes and then weigh them for the recipe.
  2. Steam or boil the cubed potatoes in a medium pot until tender, roughly 20-25 minutes.
  3. Remove the potatoes from the pot and place them in a sieve over a bowl, allowing them to dry off slightly for 5 minutes.
  4. While still hot, pass the potatoes through the sieve to yield light, fluffy potatoes.
  5. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter to the potatoes. Stir the dough together until it forms a ball.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it into an 8-inch round disc. Cut the disc into 6 pieces using a large knife.
  7. Melt a big knob of butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
  8. Carefully add the potato farls and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Flip them over and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side until crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
  10. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece

Notes

Feel free to jazz up your Potato Farls with additional herbs or cheese for added flavor.

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