Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes (Printable)
Crispy golden potato pancakes combining grated raw and mashed potatoes, served with cool sour cream.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 1 lb starchy potatoes, peeled and divided
02 - ½ teaspoon salt
03 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Dairy
04 - ½ cup whole milk
05 - ¼ cup sour cream, plus extra for serving
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Baking
07 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
08 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
→ Pan-Frying
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
→ Optional Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions
# How To Make It:
01 - Grate half of the potatoes using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
02 - Boil the remaining potatoes in salted water until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well and mash until smooth.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the grated raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
04 - Stir in the milk and melted butter until a thick batter forms.
05 - Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the skillet, flattening gently to form pancakes about 0.4 inches thick. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer cooked boxty to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
08 - Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives or scallions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between the crispy exterior and tender, fluffy interior creates a texture that commercial potato products can never match.
- These versatile pancakes work for any meal of the day, from breakfast paired with eggs to dinner alongside roast chicken.
02 -
- If you skip squeezing the moisture from the raw potatoes, youll end up with soggy pancakes that never properly crisp.
- The batter might look too thick compared to regular pancakes, but thinning it too much will rob you of the authentic boxty texture.
03 -
- For the crispiest exterior, let the boxty cook undisturbed until you see tiny bubbles forming around the edges before attempting to flip.
- Cold leftover mashed potatoes work brilliantly in this recipe, making it perfect for transforming yesterday's side dish into today's main attraction.