Name: Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)
Ingredients: You will need 1 pound of starchy potatoes. The best choices include Russets or Maris Piper. These potatoes yield a fluffy texture when cooked.; Use 1 cup of all-purpose flour for binding the ingredients together. It gives structure while allowing the pancakes to remain light and fluffy.; Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder. This ingredient helps the boxty rise slightly during cooking, creating a light and airy texture.; Incorporate ½ teaspoon of salt into the mixture for flavor enhancement. This balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes.; Use approximately ½ cup of milk to achieve a smooth batter consistency. Milk adds moisture and richness to the pancakes.; Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter for frying. This adds flavor and helps achieve a golden-brown crispiness on the outside.; 

Description

Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes) are a beloved dish from Ireland that showcases the versatility of potatoes. This traditional recipe combines grated raw potatoes with mashed potatoes to create a delightful texture and flavor. Whether enjoyed as part of breakfast or served alongside your favorite savory dishes, boxty brings warmth and comfort to any table. With its crispy exterior and soft interior, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

You will need 1 pound of starchy potatoes. The best choices include Russets or Maris Piper. These potatoes yield a fluffy texture when cooked.

Flour

Use 1 cup of all-purpose flour for binding the ingredients together. It gives structure while allowing the pancakes to remain light and fluffy.

Baking Powder

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder. This ingredient helps the boxty rise slightly during cooking, creating a light and airy texture.

Salt

Incorporate ½ teaspoon of salt into the mixture for flavor enhancement. This balances the natural sweetness of the potatoes.

Milk

Use approximately ½ cup of milk to achieve a smooth batter consistency. Milk adds moisture and richness to the pancakes.

Butter

Melt about 2 tablespoons of butter for frying. This adds flavor and helps achieve a golden-brown crispiness on the outside.