Boxty - Irish Potato Cakes Recipe

By tunes

Most cultures have some version of potato cakes. Traditional Irish boxty potato cakes use both fresh potatoes and leftover mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw, grated potatoes
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (about) milk to mix
• Butter or oil for frying
• Sugar (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Place the grated raw potatoes in a clean cloth and twist to remove excess moisture.

Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Combine flour mixture into raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, and eggs. Add enough mix to make a batter.

Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Drop potato batter by the tablespoon into the hot pan. Brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side). Butter each boxty and serve hot with or without sugar.