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Boxty Irish Potato Pancakes

Boxty Irish Potato Pancakes

Delightful Boxty Irish Potato Pancakes made from a blend of grated and mashed potatoes, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Mixture
  • 1 cup cold mashed potatoes
  • 1.5 cups raw potatoes peeled and grated
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk plus more as needed
For Frying
  • butter or oil use for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • grater
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

How to Make Boxty Irish Potato Pancakes
  1. Begin by grating the raw potatoes and placing them in a clean kitchen towel. Wring out as much liquid as possible, discarding the starchy water, to achieve the right texture in your pancakes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. This dry mix will help create a fluffier pancake, setting the perfect foundation for your Boxty.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the cold mashed potatoes into the grated raw potatoes. This mixture is the heart of your pancakes, blending flavors and textures beautifully.
  4. Beat the eggs and slowly incorporate them into the potato mixture, followed by the buttermilk. Mix gently, adding more buttermilk if needed to adjust the consistency, while ensuring not to over-mix.
  5. Warm a generous amount of butter or oil in a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. The pan should be hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles upon contact.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the hot surface, gently flattening them into round shapes. This will create those beautifully golden circles of goodness!
  7. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as necessary to ensure even browning and that the raw potato is thoroughly cooked throughout.
  8. Transfer the cooked Boxty to a warm oven while you fry up the remaining batches; this keeps them cozy and ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste, serve Boxty immediately after cooking. You can also serve with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce for a tasty twist.

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