Authentic Irish Potato Farls: The Best Easy Recipe for Comfort Food
Learn how to make authentic Irish potato farls, a delightful Irish comfort food perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and mash.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the mashed potatoes.
- Melt the butter and mix it into the dough.
- Divide the dough into equal parts and shape into flat rounds.
- Cook the farls on a griddle over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
Notes
- Serve warm with butter
- For variations, try adding herbs or spices
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg