Crispy Pan Potato Farl
Irish potato flatbread pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, tender inside. Serve hot with butter and a fried egg for a complete dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled in salted water until fork-tender, ~12 minutes.
Step 2
Drain and cool for 2 minutes, then peel while still warm.
Step 3
Mash potatoes roughly, then fold in flour, 1 tbsp butter, scallions, salt, and pepper until a dough forms.
Step 4
Divide dough in half, flatten each into a 0.5-inch-thick round on a work surface.
Step 5
Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it sizzles.
Step 6
Pan-fry each farl until golden brown and crispy on both sides, ~3 minutes per side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- potato masher
- 10-inch cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan
- spatula
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