Irish Potato Farls

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes (medium, peeled and halved)
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting and the skillet)
• 1 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 pinch salt
• water (as needed to cover the potatoes for boiling)
• salt (a little, for seasoning before serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Peel and halve the potatoes if they are not already prepared.

2. 2

   Put the potatoes in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer until the centers of the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and drain the potatoes. Return them to the pot and let them dry completely over the remaining residual heat.

5. 5

   Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.

6. 6

   Transfer the warm mashed potatoes to a medium bowl. Add the flour, melted butter, and measured pinch of salt. Stir and mix lightly until a dough forms.

7. 7

   Lightly knead the dough on a well-floured surface; it will be sticky. With a floured rolling pin, flatten it into a 9-inch circle about 1/4 inch thick.

8. 8

   Cut the circle into quarters with a floured knife.

9. 9

   Sprinkle a little flour into the bottom of a skillet. Cook the farls until evenly browned, about 3 minutes per side.

10. 10

    Season with a little salt and serve straight away.

Notes

The flour needed may vary depending on the potatoes. Farls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. Serve hot with a little butter and salt, or fry alongside soda bread as part of an Ulster Fry.

Nutrition per serving

• side
• breakfast
• vegetarian
• Irish
• griddled