Description
Boxty, the delightful Irish potato pancakes, are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Perfect for any meal, this easy recipe will transport you to Ireland with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks; boil in cold water until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth; avoid lumps.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with flour, beaten egg, buttermilk, and salt. Mix gently.
- Form the batter into round patties about half an inch thick.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like chives or garlic powder to the batter. Serve warm with toppings such as sour cream or smoked salmon.