Irish Potato Bread Farls, also known as potato cakes or potato farls, is a traditional Northern Irish bread that is simple and delicious. Made from mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and butter, these farls are a staple of the Irish breakfast, often served alongside sausages, bacon, eggs, and tomatoes.
The dough is mixed until it forms a pliable texture, then rolled out into a circle and divided into quarters or “farls.” These are then cooked on a griddle or frying pan until golden brown. The exterior is slightly crispy, while the inside remains soft and fluffy, with a comforting potato flavor that pairs well with sweet and savory toppings.
Potato bread farls are deeply rooted in Irish culinary tradition, offering a hearty and satisfying meal component, particularly in the morning. They are also popular during economic hardship, as potatoes are a cost-effective ingredient. Beyond breakfast, potato farls can be enjoyed as a snack, often buttered or topped with jam or cheese.
Their versatility and delicious taste have made potato bread farls a beloved food in Ireland and worldwide, wherever Irish cuisine is cherished.
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Ingredients:
– 500g (about 4 medium) potatoes, preferably a floury type
– 100g (about 3/4 cup) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
– 50g (about 1/4 cup) butter, melted
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional, for a lighter texture)
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I think imma make these on the barbie. Thanks from Australia!
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Wow that looks so nice, will try. Thanks!
Thank you for putting American measurements in your recipe
Straining and putting back into the pan to cook until dry is a new tip for me. I have been cooking down the water and using that to mash them. According to you, this explains why my mashed potatoes are gooey. Next time I will try your technique for a fluffy mash.
Mmm I do believe this recipe just saved my stomach and brightened my day. Love the way he explains it as well.
This is my first time seeing your videos. I really enjoy your teaching.
Mom used leftover mashed potatoes (pre microwave reheat) from dinner. Just added an egg, onion powder-optional, & fried.
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What a treasure you are! Live the farl; going to make them tonight. No stress cooking! Always a pleasure to watch you.
I will never say potato the same after watching this!
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First I thought it said fails; then It was farts; then it was joy with the recipe.
Looks like thick lefsa
Thanks, Chef! For a gluten free option, will all purpose gluten free flour work?
Potato scones were one of my favorite things to buy at the Scottish/British store, but then I learned how simple they are to make. So delicious and easy.
Aloo paratha
Can we put sugar, honey?
Are you in Thailand? I have only seen the brand of flour you are using "Kite" in Thailand.
"I had a great time in Ireland, learned one or two things…Anyway…"
Interesting if true.
You are amazingly grounded, chef. And so much fun!
Thank you forgiving us permission to mach potatoes however we want.
These look so incredibly tasty and you've got so much wonderful practical common sense ππ»
What if you were to put some canned salmon and leeks in them? Are they too thick and starchy to do that? I'm more used to latkes. What do you think?
Thanks, Cheggers.
In Northern Ireland, I remember this being called Fadge. In Scotland, Tattie Scones.
gorgeous π Spuds 'n' butter – what's not to like?
Thank you for this wonderful video. I'm an old Irish southern woman in the USA and I love these tops with warm soft salted beans
A real cook. Not this pretentious celebrity TV crap. I love my tattie Scones.
My mom used a potato masher like that and she cooked the same way, added ingredients as needed, not by measuringβ¦ Iβm trying to get back to that.. thanks! π₯°πβ€οΈππ
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Nope, no idea – guess I'll have to watch the video.
great tips about no more sizzling , I personally love Red Roosters , sold by LIDL or The Co-op , great all rounder , never made potato bread , ashamed to say , even though from Belfast , you make it look so easy peasy , great tips , you are so chilled , nice man , when I go over to Scotland where my caravan is , I buy Simpsons oaten tattie scones , thats what they call them , made very thin , with pinhead oatmeal , I adore them cold , with a bit of mature cheddar cheese , yummie !! As for touring Ireland , down South as we know it , love it down around Skibbereen , Kinsale , Clonakilty , Schull etc., wonderful memories of magnificent holidays all around Ireland in our touring caravan , I lost my dearly beloved 7 years ago , after 34 great years together , met and married all within 6 months , great guy , sorely , sorely missed , sob , try listening to the music of Davy Spillane ,
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it will transform you right back to that favourite holiday of yours , his music is so ethereal , spine chilling and truly magical , new to your channel , great recipe , thanks for sharing , big man π
Nah I'm not doing this I'm fat enough thanks
Why did you boil them then tip out the water with all the nutrients? Why not steam them?
They are not Irish they are Scottish! Potato/ tatie scones ! Best with a fried egg on top! π
I put potato skins in a jar with water and in 7 days it goes into my vegetable gardens π ππ₯πππ. Very high potassium great fertilization with my chicken and Turkey mature.
This reminds me of childhood.π My gandma used to make these whenever there were leftover mashed potatoes. We call it "Plinsen" in German (i'm sure there are many more names) and grandma served them as a dessert with applesauce or whatever stewed and potted fruit from her cellar.
Yep,I'll be making theseπ Really nice& as he said u could also create a kind of Pizza!
It is fried potatoes, there are no spices in them. I will try these, but add garlic. I like the idea of using for pizza!
Yum !! I'm going to give these a try : ) I have subbed, Thank-you for sharing ~ HAGreatWeekend !!
I haven't made these in such a long time and forgot how much I love them. Thank you. π
my PaPaw made these and I'm going to try this – thanks!
Another potato recipe! Yum!
I used to make these all the time when my kids were younger. Now seeing you make these has made me remember so Iβll be making therm again now. Yummo, now Iβve got a craving for them.
I make the sweet potato version of these, they are also delicious. I didn't know that trick about drying the cooked potatoes in the pot to make them fluffy, thank you for that π
Our Irish family favorite! We call it fadge! A Northern Ireland name for it.
OMG… looks so good… different than my mum's… Hers were softer inside. But I am giving a try…
I really want to get this recipe but for the life of me, I canβt do it. I canβt scroll down to the recipe. Very frustrating.
Love how you are doing it.Good common sense cooking