Boxty

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds potatoes , unpeeled
• 1.5 cups buttermilk
• 0.5 pounds potatoes , peeled and grated
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub the unpeeled potatoes and prick them several times with a fork; place onto a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove, cool, and peel. Mash the potatoes with the buttermilk. Stir in the grated raw potato, flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Scoop the potato mixture into the skillet to make 3 inch cakes. Fry until golden and crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.