Description
These Boxty pancakes are a delightful twist on traditional Irish cuisine, featuring a wonderful combination of mashed and grated potatoes. This easy-to-follow recipe results in deliciously crispy pancakes that are perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal shared with loved ones. With simple ingredients like potatoes, flour, and buttermilk, you’ll have a flavorful dish that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 2 cups grated raw potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk
- butter, bacon grease, or lard for frying
- optional add-ins: chopped green onions/scallions, shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil, drain, and mash the potatoes, then chill until cold or overnight.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl, set aside. Grate raw potatoes, wring out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, grated potatoes, and flour mixture.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk to the mixture and combine. If too thick, add more buttermilk as needed.
- Heat butter, bacon grease, lard, or oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Scoop the potato mixture into the pan to form patties, flattening them.
- Fry until nicely browned on one side, then flip and brown the other side. Adjust heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Transfer cooked boxty to a warm oven while frying the remaining mixture.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the mashed potatoes are cold for the best texture.
Adjust the buttermilk to achieve desired consistency in the batter.
Optional add-ins like green onions or cheese can enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg