Description
Quick and comforting Irish bread made from mashed potatoes and flour, pan-fried until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, and salt until a dough forms. Stir with a spoon first, then use your hands to bring the dough together.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Pat the dough into a round, then cut into quarters or use a round cutter.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Fry each farl for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the farls to a plate lined with paper towels and serve warm, optionally spread with a small pat of butter.
Notes
For a unique flavor, consider adding herbs or cheeses to the dough before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg