Irish Potato Bread

This great Irish side, also called fadge, is formed a little like French pastry to create another filler the likes of which would knock out a bull!

Ingredients

•   1 kilogram potatoes, peeled

•   50 millilitres whole milk

•   25 grams butter, plus more for frying

•   1 egg, beaten

•   salt and pepper

•   50 grams plain flour

•   1/2 onion, finely diced

•   fresh chopped thyme

 

Method

1.   Cook the potatoes in boiling water.

2.   When the potatoes are cooked, strain and place back onto a low heat to aid in the removal of moisture. Mash for about 4 minutes.

3.   Add your milk, butter, egg, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Continue to mix until well incorporated.

4.   With a lot of elbow grease, gradually mix in the flour until a good dough is formed.

5.   Form the dough into a large 1-inch-thick disk and cut into slices.

6.   Heat more butter and fry the onion and thyme on a medium heat for 2 minutes. Add your dough slices. Remove when golden and enjoy.