boxty Irish Potato Pancake
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The boxty will be a thin pancake. Cook it until it is deep golden on both sides. The cooking time will vary. Experiment with a few small pancakes before you build the confidence to make a large one. Taste the small ones as you go.
: Mary Ellen Mahan for Phoebe's Pure Food
: Irish, Vegetarian, side, main
Serves: 4-12
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes, boiled, peeled and cooled
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ (give or take) cups whole milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Knob or two of butter, to grease pan
Instructions
- Chop, mash or puree the potatoes until they are liquified.
- Add the flour and milk so it has the consistency of a thin pancake mixture. Add more milk or flour to attain your desired consistency.
- Heat the butter in a skillet, cast iron pan or griddle. Pour on about ¼ of the mixture. Spread it out so it is evenly distributed. Cook the pancake over medium heat for 4-6 minutes.
- Serve as is or add the filling of choice and treat the like crepes or a burrito.
Recipe by phoebe's pure food at https://www.phoebespurefood.com/boxty-irish-potato-pancakes/