Boxty: Traditional Irish Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 large potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the large potatoes and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes with 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to combine.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mash 1 potato (cooked and cooled) and mix it with 1 cup of buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

4. 4

   Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed. The batter should be thick but pourable.

5. 5

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted and bubbling, ladle about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each pancake.

6. 6

   Cook the pancakes for about 4-5 minutes on one side, or until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.

7. 7

   Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

8. 8

   Serve the boxty warm with a dollop of sour cream on top and a sprinkle of extra chives if desired.