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
- 1 lb potatoes (russet or waxy)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 stalks scallions (green parts only), chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled in salted water until fork-tender, ~12 minutes.
- 2
Drain and cool for 2 minutes, then peel while still warm.
- 3
Mash potatoes roughly, then fold in flour, 1 tbsp butter, scallions, salt, and pepper until a dough forms.
- 4
Divide dough in half, flatten each into a 0.5-inch-thick round on a work surface.
- 5
Heat remaining 2 tbsp butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it sizzles.
- 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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