Irish Potato Cakes (Potato Farls)

A super easy recipe for Irish Potato Cakes also known as Potato Farls. Yukon gold potatoes are mashed with butter and flour then formed into triangles and fried to perfection. These Potato Cakes are incredibly creamy on the inside and super crispy on the outside, making for an exceptional side dish for almost any occasion.

• 2 pounds potatoes (such as Russets or Yukon gold)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 3 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons butter