Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)

Method

1. 1

   Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 200℉ (95℃); line a baking sheet with a wire rack and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk flour, 1 teaspoon salt, baking soda, and black pepper; set aside.

3. 3

   Peel 1 pound potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a medium saucepan, add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and enough cold water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer vigorously until potatoes are very tender when pierced with a knife or fork, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and let sit in colander in sink or over a bowl until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth and no lumps remain.

4. 4

   While the boiled potatoes are cooling, peel remaining 1 pound potatoes. Center a box grater over a clean kitchen towel and shred potatoes onto kitchen towel. Gather towel edges together and carefully ring out liquid from potatoes over a sink. Then transfer shredded potatoes to large mixing bowl with mashed potatoes. Using a fork or your fingers, stir until just combined. Add scallions and egg and stir to combine, then stir in flour mixture until combined. Using a spatula, add buttermilk and gently stir until mixture resembles a thick, pancake-like batter and no dry flour streaks remain.

5. 5

   In a large nonstick or cast iron skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 g) butter over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Dollop 4 heaping 1/4-cup portions of prepared potato batter into skillet and flatten into 4-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick circles. Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on bottom side, 4 to 6 minutes. Gently flip and cook until golden brown on second side, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to prepared wire rack–lined baking sheet, then place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, making 4 pancakes at a time for a total of 3 batches, adding 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in between each batch.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, sprinkle hot potato pancakes with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and sprinkle with additional scallions for garnish. Serve with your preferred toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, or fried eggs.

Nutrition

calories

371 kcal

fatContent

13 g

fiberContent

4 g

sugarContent

4 g

sodiumContent

856 mg

proteinContent

12 g

cholesterolContent

92 mg

carbohydrateContent

51 g

saturatedFatContent

7 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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