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irish potato farls

Irish Potato Farls: 5 Comforting Ways to Enjoy Them

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Irish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Irish potato farls are a traditional Irish potato bread, made from mashed potatoes, flour, and baking powder.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Knead the mixture until you form a dough.
  3. Divide the dough into two balls and flatten each into a round shape.
  4. Cut each round into quarters to form wedges.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the farls for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with butter or your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes for faster preparation.
  • Adjust the flour based on the moisture of the potatoes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 farl
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Irish potato farls, potato bread, traditional Irish recipes