Irish Potato Farls – Crispy Skillet Potato Bread
Irish Potato Farls are a traditional skillet bread made with mashed potatoes and flour. The dough is shaped into a round and cut into quarters before being cooked until golden and crisp. They have a soft interior with a lightly crispy crust. Often served as part of a hearty Irish breakfast, they pair well with eggs, bacon, or butter. Their simple ingredients make them easy to prepare and incredibly comforting. Potato farls remain a beloved symbol of Irish home cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (warm)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Extra flour for dusting
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, melted butter, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a circle about ½ inch thick.
- Cut the circle into four equal triangular pieces.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
- Place the farls in the pan and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with butter or alongside a traditional breakfast.
Notes
- Use freshly mashed potatoes for the best texture.
- Avoid adding too much flour to keep the farls soft.
- A cast-iron skillet gives the best crispy crust.
- The dough should remain soft and slightly sticky.
- Farls can be thicker or thinner depending on preference.
- Traditionally cooked on a flat griddle.
- Best served warm from the pan.
- Leftover farls can be reheated or toasted.