Description
Rustic Irish potato farls showcase Ireland’s culinary heritage with simple, hearty ingredients. Crisp edges and buttery centers invite home cooks to savor traditional comfort from Celtic kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsps (1 oz / 28 g) butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1.5 tsps sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 cup (4 oz / 115 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (650 g / 22.9 oz) potatoes, peeled and chopped (Russet, Maris Piper, or Roosters)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Steam or boil peeled potatoes in a medium pot until fork-tender, then drain completely and let rest in a sieve.
- Dough Formation: Mash potatoes smoothly using a ricer, then blend in flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter. Knead thoroughly until a uniform dough emerges, ensuring all ingredients integrate seamlessly.
- Shaping Process: Roll the dough onto a floured surface, flatten into a circular shape, and slice into six equal triangular segments, creating classic Irish farl forms.
- Cooking Technique: Heat a skillet over medium temperature, melt butter, and carefully place potato farls in the pan. Cook each side for approximately 5 minutes, developing a crisp golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Serving Recommendation: Transfer immediately to a serving plate, presenting the farls piping hot as a traditional Irish breakfast accompaniment or standalone culinary delight.
Notes
- Potato Selection: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Maris Piper for the fluffiest, most authentic texture and best absorption of butter and seasonings.
- Moisture Management: Drain potatoes completely and let them steam dry to prevent soggy dough and ensure crisp, perfect edges during cooking.
- Kneading Technique: Handle dough gently and minimally to maintain a tender crumb, avoiding overworking which can make farls tough and dense.
- Skillet Secrets: Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan and keep heat consistently medium to achieve that signature golden-brown crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg