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Potato Farls, also known as Potato Cakes, with eggs, bacon, and tomatoes.
Authentic Irish Potato Farls Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

If you want a true Irish breakfast, make my Authentic Irish Potato Farls recipe — perfectly fried up and served next to eggs and bacon!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Servings: 6 people
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 3 medium potatoes (1 lb 7 oz/650 g) , peeled and cubed
  • ¾ cup (4 oz/115 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) butter , divided
Instructions
To Make the Irish Potato Farls
  1. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, boil the cubed potatoes until tender, roughly 20-25 minutes.

  2. Remove the potatoes from the pot and place them in a sieve over a bowl, allowing them to dry off slightly for 5 minutes.

  3. While still hot, pass the potatoes through the sieve to yield light, fluffy potatoes.

  4. To your potatoes, add the flour, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir the dough together until it forms a ball.

  5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and flatten it into an 8 inch round disc. Using a large knife cut the disc into 6 pieces.

To Cook and Serve the Irish Potato Farls
  1. In a large frying pan , over medium heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and wait until it bubbles. Carefully add the potato farls and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip them over and cook for another 4-5 minutes on the other side. They should be crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.

  2. Serve while hot as part of a traditional Irish breakfast! These potato farls are best enjoyed freshly made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with more butter in a pan.

Watch the Recipe Video!