My Irish grandmother swore by this simple recipe, and it tastes just like home. Only 4 ingredients.

This oven baked 4-ingredient Irish potato farl recipe is straight from my grandmother’s handwritten card box, the one with splatters and softened corners. She grew up in Ireland and swore that the simplest recipes were the ones that tasted most like home. These farls are just mashed potatoes, a bit of flour, butter, and salt—no fancy add-ins, no extra steps.

Traditionally they’re made on a griddle, but baking them on a sheet pan makes them hands-off and weeknight-friendly while still giving you those golden, tender triangles that feel like a warm hug from the past.

Serve these potato farls hot from the oven with a little extra butter melting over the top and a sprinkle of salt. They’re perfect alongside scrambled or fried eggs and crispy bacon for breakfast, or with a bowl of soup or stew for an easy dinner. I also love them as a base for leftovers—pile on sliced roast chicken or corned beef, or use them to soak up gravy.

If you’re hosting brunch, stack them on a weathered baking sheet or wooden board and let everyone grab a warm triangle as they pass by.

Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Irish Potato Farls

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 pounds floury potatoes (like Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
Directions