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Irish Potato Farls

Irish Potato Farls for Breakfast: Fluffy and Golden Delights

Enjoy a quick and hearty breakfast with Irish Potato Farls, a fluffy and crispy delight from Ireland.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 farls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 medium Potatoes Use fluffy, starchy varieties like Maris Piper or Russets.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher or fine sea salt is perfect.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Replace with oil or dairy-free butter for a vegan option.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Potatoes - Peel and cube potatoes, boil in salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  2. Drain and Dry - Drain potatoes, let them rest for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  3. Mash the Potatoes - Pass warm potatoes through a sieve or ricer into a mixing bowl.
  4. Make the Dough - Add flour, salt, pepper, and melted butter to potatoes; mix until combined.
  5. Shape the Farls - Flatten dough into an 8-inch disc, cut into 6 equal wedges.
  6. Fry the Farls - In a frying pan, cook farls for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
  7. Serve Hot - Transfer to a plate and serve warm with eggs, tomatoes, or favorite meats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1farlCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Ensure potatoes are fluffy and avoid overmixing the dough for best results.

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