Irish potato farls
Soft potato flatbreads fried until golden and speckled. Great with a fry up or just butter.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until soft. Drain and steam dry for 3 minutes.
15 min - 2
Mash very smooth with the melted butter and salt. Leave no lumps.
- 3
Mix in the flour with a fork, then use your hands to bring it to a soft dough. Do not overwork.
- 4
Roll out on a floured surface to a round about 1 cm thick. Cut into 8 triangles.
- 5
Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan. Fry the farls for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown with darker flecks.
8 min - 6
Serve hot, straight from the pan.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.