Homemade Irish Potato Farls with Simple Ingredients
Traditional Irish potato farls made from mashed potatoes and flour, pan-cooked until golden and crisp on the outside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 farls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Combine mashed potatoes, melted butter, and salt in a bowl.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a 1/2-inch thick round.
- Cut into four equal wedges.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Cook wedges 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use potatoes that are not overly creamy. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Reheat in a skillet for best results.