Potato Bread Farl

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Visually similar to a small potato pancake, potato bread farl or fadge is a tasty Irish hash made with mashed potatoes, butter, flour, and salt. The dough is usually rolled and cut into squares or rounds, then baked on a griddle or a frying pan until golden brown in color. The word farl in its name refers to the way it is cut – usually into triangles. It first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century when people found a way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Today, potato bread farl is a staple of the traditional Irish breakfast known as Ulster Fry .