irish boxty
Posted for Culinary Quest - Ireland
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
4 (16 to 20 pancakes)
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes (1-lb.), peeled, divided
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup buttermilk (low-fat)
- 3 tablespoons butter
How To Make irish boxty
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Step 1Cut 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.
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Step 2Shred 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.
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Step 3Melt 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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