Authentic Irish Potato Farls: Crispy Pan-Fried Breakfast Bread
Make traditional Irish Potato Farls using leftover mashed potatoes. These simple potato cakes are pan-fried until golden brown and are perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cold, leftover mashed potatoes (plain, no milk or cream added)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Extra flour for dusting
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, flour, melted butter, salt, and baking powder.
- Mix the ingredients by hand until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Turn the dough out onto the surface.
- Gently pat or roll the dough into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the circle into four equal wedges (farls).
- Heat a large, dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. You can add a small amount of butter or oil if your pan tends to stick.
- Place the farls onto the hot griddle. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Using cold, day-old mashed potatoes yields the best texture for farls.
- If the dough is too wet to handle, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it is workable.
- Farls are excellent served simply with butter, or alongside bacon, eggs, and sausages for a full Irish breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 10