Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes (Printable Version)

Crispy exterior and tender potato boxty, ideal for a comforting breakfast or side with a hint of chives.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 cups raw potatoes, peeled and grated
02 - 1 cup cooked potatoes, mashed

→ Dairy

03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for frying

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions

# How to Make It:

01 - Place grated raw potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, mix grated raw potatoes with mashed cooked potatoes until evenly distributed.
03 - Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour in melted butter and milk, stirring until a thick, cohesive batter forms.
05 - Warm a large skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the skillet, gently flattening each to form pancake shapes.
07 - Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy throughout.
08 - Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with optional chive garnish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crispy exterior and impossibly soft center will make you wonder how something so simple can taste this extraordinary
  • These pancakes turn humble ingredients into a dish thats perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
  • They reheat beautifully, making them excellent for meal prep or unexpected guests
02 -
  • Squeezing every last drop of moisture from the raw potatoes is the difference between crispy pancakes and soggy disappointments
  • Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking can improve the texture, though it is not strictly necessary
  • Medium heat is ideal because high heat will burn the exterior before the interior cooks through
03 -
  • Grate the raw potatoes just before cooking to prevent them from oxidizing and turning gray
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the crispiest exterior and most even cooking
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch

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