Boxty - Irish Potato Pancakes

A traditional Irish dish, similar to Latke, grated potato pancakes.

INGREDIENTS
1    cup uncooked, grated white or Yukon potatoes
1    cup leftover (or made fresh) mashed potatoes
1    cup all-purpose flour
2    teaspoons baking powder
2    teaspoons salt (optional)
2    large eggs, beaten
¼   cup low fat (2%) milk
2    tablespoons butter or butter substitute

METHOD

Place the grated potatoes in cheesecloth and squeeze them to remove as much liquid as possible. Place them into a large mixing bowl and add the mashed potatoes. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in to the bowl with the potatoes. Add the eggs and mix well. Add enough milk to make a batter.

Place the butter into a skillet over medium heat. When melted, add the batter by tablespoons (or more) to the skillet over medium heat and cook about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. This dish can also be cooked on a griddle. Serve hot and well-buttered with or without sugar. Boxty is a traditional dish for Shrove Tuesday.

Based on a recipe at “IrishAbroad.com”