Description
Savory Irish potato bread brings rustic comfort straight from Ireland’s hearty kitchens. Warm, golden slices melt with rich butter, inviting you to savor traditional countryside flavors in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) mashed potatoes
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Leavening:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Transform boiled potatoes into a smooth, lump-free mash by thoroughly crushing them with a potato masher or fork, allowing the mixture to cool to a warm temperature.
- Combine the mashed potatoes with flour, creating a soft, pliable dough that incorporates melted butter, salt, and baking powder until fully integrated.
- Dust a clean work surface with a light layer of flour to prevent sticking, then gently knead the potato dough briefly to ensure even consistency.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to achieve a uniform 1/2-inch thickness, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Slice the flattened dough into four equal triangular sections, ensuring clean, precise cuts that create traditional potato bread farls.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or heavy griddle to medium heat, allowing the surface to warm evenly without becoming too hot.
- Carefully transfer the potato bread triangles to the heated surface, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes until a rich golden-brown color develops and a crisp exterior forms.
- Remove the potato farls from the skillet, letting them rest momentarily on a wire rack or clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain their delightful texture.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture and flavor in your potato bread.
- Allow mashed potatoes to cool slightly before mixing to prevent overworking the gluten in the flour, which can make the bread tough.
- Adjust flour quantity based on potato moisture – wetter potatoes might require a bit more flour to achieve the right dough consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a blend of gluten-free flour and add xanthan gum to help bind the ingredients.
- Keep the dough thickness consistent when rolling out to ensure even cooking and a uniform texture across all farls.
- Consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough for an extra flavor dimension that complements the potato’s natural richness.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for more even heat distribution and a crispier exterior when cooking the potato bread.
- Store leftover potato bread wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to maintain moisture and prevent it from drying out too quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg