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Potato farls
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Makes 12
Ingredients
- 500g King Edward potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 50g salted butter, softened, plus extra to fry
- 100g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
To serve
- fried eggs
- crispy bacon
- grilled tomatoes
Method
- STEP 1
Put the potatoes in a pan with cold salted water, heat to a simmer and cook until tender.
- STEP 2
Drain really well then push through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
- STEP 3
Season with salt, mix in the butter, then the flour and baking powder, and bring together into a dough.
- STEP 4
Divide into 3 pieces, then roll each piece to 1cm thickness on a lightly dusted worksurface.
- STEP 5
Use a small plate to cut out a neat circle, then cut each circle into 4 so you have 12 quarters.
- STEP 6
Heat a little more butter in a heavy frying pan, then fry the farls for 3-4 minutes each side or until golden.
- STEP 7
Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the rest. Serve with fried eggs, bacon and grilled tomatoes.
