Irish Potato Farls (Printable Recipe)

Golden, fluffy Irish potato farls made from mashed potatoes and pan-fried to perfection.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb (455g) boiled Russet potatoes, peeled if not using leftovers

02 - 2.5 oz (70g) all-purpose flour, sifted

03 - 1 oz (28g) unsalted butter, softened

04 - 0.5 tsp kosher salt or sea salt

01 - Peel the boiled potatoes if not using leftovers. Use a ricer or mash them finely until smooth.

02 - Mix in the softened butter and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

03 - Gently combine the sifted flour with the mashed potatoes until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface. Divide in half and roll each ball to 1/3 inch thickness.

05 - Slice each rolled piece into four triangles using a large knife or cake lifter.

06 - Heat a dry griddle or pan over medium heat. Cook farls until golden brown on both sides.

07 - For authentic flavor, serve farls fried in the same pan as cooked bacon.

01 - Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain soft texture.

02 - Add extra flour only if the dough is too sticky.

03 - Use a potato ricer for smoothest results.

04 - Cook on medium heat to ensure even browning.

05 - Frying in bacon fat adds extra flavor.