Golden Irish Potato Farls Cooked in a Skillet
Traditional Irish Potato Farls are simple potato breads made from mashed potatoes, flour, and butter, shaped into triangles and pan-cooked until golden. A classic part of an Irish breakfast, they are tender inside with a lightly crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 farls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 to 2 tablespoons butter softened
1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
Salt to taste
Instructions
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Mix mashed potatoes with butter and salt.
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Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
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Pat into a half-inch thick round and cut into four wedges.
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Cook in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
Notes
Use floury potatoes for best texture.
Do not overwork the dough.
Serve warm for best flavor.