“Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe”

Mar 11th “Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe”

Hi Bold Bakers!

Potato Farls are something I grew up with in Ireland. My mum used to make them using leftover mashed potato and cook them off for breakfast as part of a traditional fry. I haven’t had them in donkey’s years but the moment I ate these I was transported back to our kitchen in the house where I grew up. If you are Irish, you will be familiar with these, if you are not then you just found a new recipe that will give you a little taste of Irish culture and cuisine.

If you love Irish recipes, you definitely need to try my Irish Soda Bread, Irish Apple Cake, and Best-Ever Irish Scones!

What Is A Potato Farl (or Fadge)?

A potato Farl goes by many names! It’s also known as potato fadge, potato cakes, griddle cakes, and boxty. It originated out of a way to use up leftover mashed potatoes from the dinner the night before. Made with cupboard staples, it’s a humble recipe that might not seem like much but boy are they delicious.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

If you want a true Irish breakfast, make my Authentic Irish Potato Farls recipe — perfectly fried up and served next to eggs and bacon!

Author: Gemma Stafford

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

4 cups (650g/1 lb. 7 oz.) 3 medium potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, Roosters)
¾ cup (4 oz./115g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons (1 oz./28g) butter (plus more for 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.