irish boxty

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sue Stone
Corning, CA

Posted for Culinary Quest - Ireland

(1 rating)
yield 4 (16 to 20 pancakes)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For irish boxty

  • 2 md
    russet potatoes (1-lb.), peeled, divided
  • 2/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2/3 c
    buttermilk (low-fat)
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make irish boxty

  • 1
    Cut 1 potato into 1" chunks; place in a small saucepan and add cold water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 14 to 18 minutes or until tender. Drain potato; return to saucepan and mash. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • 2
    Shred remaining potato on large holes of box-type grater; add to bowl with mashed, cooked potato. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Stir in buttermilk.
  • 3
    Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop 4 slightly heaping tablespoonfuls of potato batter into skillet; flatten into 2-1/2" circles. Cook about 4 minutes per side or until golden and puffed. Remove to plate; cover and keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter and batter. Serve immediately.

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