Super Simple Authentic Irish Potato Bread
These authentic Irish potato farls are soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and easy to make with just potatoes, flour, butter, and a pinch of salt. A hearty, comforting bread ready in about an hour.
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick frying pan for even cooking and easy cleanup
- 1 Kitchen towel for blotting excess oil
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 750 g Potatoes peeled and pressure-cooked
- 30 g Butter melted, for mixing into mashed potatoes
- 225 g Plain flour
- 1 pinch Salt omit if using salted butter
- as needed Butter and olive oil for frying
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel your potatoes and pop them into the pressure cooker with enough water to cover about halfway.
- Set to cook on high pressure for about 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- Drain the potatoes well once the hissing stops and let them cool slightly.
- Mash the potatoes while hot, stir in melted butter and a pinch of salt.
- Mix in plain flour gradually until a soft, manageable dough forms.
- Turn dough onto floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
- Divide into four parts, shape into circles 1cm thick, and cut into quarters.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry each farl for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Serve warm with extra butter.
Notes
Try adding cheese, herbs, or even sautéed onion to the dough for variations. Freeze raw farls to cook later and reheat cooked ones in a skillet for best texture.