Authentic Irish Potato Farls: Crispy Pan-Fried Griddle Cakes for the Perfect Irish Breakfast
Make traditional Irish Potato Farls using leftover mashed potatoes. These simple griddle cakes are crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for your next Irish breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (ensure they are dry)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, 4 tablespoons of flour, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Turn the potato mixture onto the floured surface.
- Gently pat or roll the mixture into a circle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the circle into four equal wedges (farls).
- Heat a dry griddle or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. You do not need oil or butter for frying if your pan is good.
- Place the farls onto the hot griddle. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and have a crisp exterior.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use cold, firm mashed potatoes for the best texture; freshly made, hot mash will be too wet.
- If your mash is slightly wet, add flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds its shape.
- Serve these farls hot with butter, jam, or alongside eggs and bacon for a full Irish breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 farl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10