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Authentic Irish Potato Farls

Authentic Irish Potato Farls: Crispy Comfort Food Bliss

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Authentic Irish Potato Farls are a delightful slice of history, transforming simple ingredients into a comforting dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 farls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Base
  • 2 large Potatoes Russet potatoes work best
For the Dough
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Omit if using self-rising flour
  • Salt To taste, sea salt recommended
For Cooking
  • Butter For frying; oil can be used as substitute

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Potato Masher
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • knife
  • dough cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Authentic Irish Potato Farls
  1. Peel and cut the large potatoes into halves or quarters. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Mash the cooled potatoes until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool further.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two balls, flatten each into a disc about ½ inch thick, and cut into quarters.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter, and cook the potato farls for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer cooked farls to a plate lined with paper towels, serve warm with butter or garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1farlsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow mashed potatoes to cool before mixing with flour to ensure better dough texture. Keep farls at an even thickness of ½ inch for even cooking.

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