Traditional Irish Farls

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1. 1Step 1: Peel and chop potatoes into quarters then boil in a pot of salted water until fork tender (about 20–25 minutes).
2. 2Step 2: Remove potatoes from the water and let dry slightly in a sieve for 5 minutes.
3. 3Step 3: Gently mash the potatoes to a light, fluffy consistency.
4. 4Step 4: Add butter (it will melt in the hot potatoes), flour, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Step 5: Use your hands or a fork to combine the ingredients until the mass forms a loose doughball.
6. 6Step 6: Turn the ball onto a lightly floured surface and gently flatten it into a disc about ½ inch thick.
7. 7Step 7: Using a large knife or pizza cutter, cut the disc into 8 pieces.
8. 8Step 8: Heat a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat until hot.
9. 9Step 9: Carefully add 4 farls to the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
10. 10Step 10: Flip them over and cook for another 3 minutes.
11. 11Step 11: Repeat with the next batch.
12. 12Step 12: They should be crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
13. 13Step 13: Farls should be cooked in batches and can be kept in a warm oven until ready to serve.