Description
Irish Potato Bread, also known as potato farls, is a traditional Irish bread made from mashed potatoes and flour, cooked on a skillet to create a soft inside with a golden, slightly crisp exterior. Perfect for breakfast or as a side, this simple recipe uses leftover mashed potatoes and requires just a few ingredients to bring a comforting, authentic taste of Ireland to your table.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, cooled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed for dough consistency)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Place the cooled mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl and add the flour, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of milk until it comes together.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until smooth to ensure even texture.
- Shape and cut: Roll or pat the dough into a round about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the round into four equal triangular pieces.
- Heat the skillet: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt the butter or add oil.
- Cook the potato bread: Place the potato bread pieces into the hot pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside while soft inside.
- Serve warm: Serve the Irish potato bread warm, ideal alongside eggs, sausage, or as a comforting snack.
Notes
- This traditional Irish bread is often served with breakfast alongside eggs and sausage.
- Leftover mashed potatoes work perfectly for this recipe, making it an excellent use of extras.
- Cooking on a griddle or skillet produces the best texture with a crisp outside and soft inside.
