Authentic Irish Potato Farls 

Authentic Irish Potato Farls are simple, quick, and delicious potato cakes made from leftover mashed potatoes, flour, and butter. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, they are a traditional Irish breakfast favorite that brings a comforting taste of Ireland to your table in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 cups (650g) floury potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, or Roosters), peeled and chopped
  
  

• ¾ cup (115g) all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
  
  

• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter (plus extra for cooking)
  
  

Directions

1. Peel, chop, and weigh the potatoes. Steam or boil in a medium pot until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
   
   

2. Drain potatoes and place in a sieve over a bowl for 5 minutes to dry slightly.
   
   

3. While still hot, pass the potatoes through a sieve or mash until light and fluffy.
   
   

4. Add flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter to the potatoes and mix until a dough forms.
   
   

5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and flatten into an 8-inch round disc. Cut the disc into 6 pieces.
   
   

6. Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan over medium heat until bubbling.
   
   

7. Cook potato farls for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
   
   

8. Serve hot, traditionally with breakfast or on their own.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (per serving)

• Calories: 200 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 35 g
  
  

• Protein: 4 g
  
  

• Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3 g
  
  

• Fiber: 3 g
  
  

• Sugar: 1 g
  
  

• Sodium: 580 mg