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Irish Potato Farls

Irish Potato Farls

These Irish Potato Farls are a delicious accompaniment to your breakfast, made with mashed potatoes and fried to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6 wedges
Calories 214 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer basket
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • pizza cutter or sharp knife
  • 12-inch nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 0.75 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons butter for frying

FOR SERVING

  • flaky salt
  • snipped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel and chop roughly potatoes. Place a steamer basket into a deep-sided pan and fill just to the bottom of the basket with water. Add potatoes in an even layer. Cover and bring the water to a simmer over medium heat for about 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Transfer potatoes to a mesh sieve set over a mixing bowl and let them dry out for about 5 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to press the potatoes through the mesh sieve and into the bowl below.
  • To the potatoes add the flour, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and melted butter. Using a spatula, mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Shape the dough into an 10-inch round disc that is about a ½-inch thick. Cut the dough into 6 wedges.
  • Melt 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add in the triangles of dough and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until the underneath is golden. Carefully turn each wedge and continue cooking for another 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of flaky salt and snipped fresh chives.
  • Best day of but can be reheated and served the next day if desired, however they will lose their crispy texture.

Notes

All information presented is for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wedgeCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 618mgPotassium: 494mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, potato, skillet bread, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day Recipe
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