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Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe

Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe

Try this Authentic Irish Potato Farls recipe for a delicious Irish breakfast, perfectly fried and served alongside eggs and bacon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • sieve
  • large frying pan
  • knife

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 4 cups medium potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, Roosters) approximately 650g
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour 4oz/115g
  • 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter plus more for cooking

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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. If you don't have a sieve you can use a ricer or masher to mash the potatoes either.
  • 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: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe, breakfast recipe, Irish breakfast, Irish cuisine, potato farls, traditional recipe
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