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Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe

Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe

Try this Authentic Irish Potato Farls recipe for a traditional Irish breakfast, perfectly fried and served with eggs and bacon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • sieve
  • frying pan
  • large knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 4 cups medium potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, Roosters) about 650g/1lb 7oz
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour about 4oz/115g
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus more for cooking (about 1oz/28g)

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Peel and chop your potatoes and THEN weigh them for the recipe. It is more accurate this way.
  • Steam or boil the cubed potatoes in a medium pot until tender, roughly 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove the potatoes from the pot and place them in a sieve over a bowl, allowing them to dry off slightly for 5 minutes.
  • While still hot, pass the potatoes through the sieve to yield light, fluffy potatoes.
  • Into the potatoes, add in the flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter. Stir the dough together until it forms a ball.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it into an 8 inch round disc. Using a large knife cut the disc into 6 pieces.
  • Melt a big knob of butter in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Carefully add the potato farls and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until a lovely golden brown.
  • Flip them over and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side. They should be crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
  • Serve immediately while hot as part of a traditional Irish breakfast or simply on their own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1farlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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