Description
Authentic Irish Potato Farls are a delightful fusion of crispy and fluffy textures, perfect for transforming leftover mashed potatoes into a comforting treat. These traditional Irish flatbreads are versatile enough to serve for breakfast, as a side dish, or even as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these golden-brown farls in about 30 minutes, making them an ideal last-minute addition to any meal. Whether you enjoy them topped with butter, jam, or alongside eggs and bacon, Authentic Irish Potato Farls deliver the warmth and nostalgia of classic Irish cuisine right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (leftover or freshly made)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes with flour, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and stir until a dough forms.
- Dust your work surface with flour and roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick.
- Cut the rolled dough into quarters to form triangles (farls).
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil. Cook farls for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg