Traditional Potato Farls

Irish farls are a delightful alternative to bread. These simple to make potato cakes are a great way to use up leftover mash. They keep well, and can be reheated easily.

Course Main Course

Cuisine British, Irish

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword easy potato farls, vegan potato farl recipes, Vegan potato farls

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Servings Farls

Calories 101

Ingredients

500 g Potato
50 g Flour with additional for dusting
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder

Instructions

Peel and dice the potato into small 1 inch chunks. Place in a pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until soft.
Drain water and rest for about 5-10 mins until the excess water has evaporated from the potatoes.
Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
Combine the flour and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Salt, then work in the potato with a fork until all the flower is combined.
Flour the surface of a table and work the potato dough with hands briefly. Be careful to not overwork or the potato will become starchy.
Half the dough and roll each piece into a 15cm circle. Cut into quarters.
Heat a pan over a medium-high heat. Flour the surface of the pan sparingly. Add the potato quarters into the pan. Fry each side for around 3-4 minutes or until browned.
Serve immediately.

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