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In the north of Ireland, soda farls are the Irish soda bread. My Grandmother spent the seventy years of her adult life cooking this wonderful bread on an old-fashioned griddle, before serving it up still warm, butter melting slowly over the top.

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Irish Potato Farls are all about simplicity, and that’s what makes them so comforting. It’s just mashed potatoes, flour, a bit of butter, and a sprinkle of salt—pan-fried to golden perfection. They’ve got that perfect balance of soft and crispy, with a warm, homey flavor. Honestly, they’re like the potato version of your favorite blanket. They pair well with anything or are great on their own, especially with a bit of butter melting on top. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or a snack, these…

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Irish potato bread (or potato farls) are the star of the famous Irish breakfast and makes a great accompaniment to many meals, Irish or otherwise. This recipe, taken from Baking School: The Bread Ahead Cookbook, is incredibly simple and as quick and easy (and flavourfully rewarding) as they come.

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A farl in Gaelic means one-fourth, and here refers to a quarter of a flatbread made from mashed potatoes. Irish superstition has it that baked goods, including soda bread, must be marked with a cross to bless them and "to let the devils out". A triangle of this tender, supple bread makes a lovely accompaniment to soup. Once cooked, the flatbreads freeze well, so just double the recipe for a rainy day.

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