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Crispy Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes Recipe Easy Homemade with Butter and Chives

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A nostalgic and easy recipe for crispy Irish boxty potato pancakes combining grated raw and mashed cooked potatoes, finished with butter and fresh chives for a soulful, comforting dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed potatoes (leftover works great)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ¼ cup whole milk or buttermilk (60 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Peel 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes and grate them finely using a box grater or food processor (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  3. If you don’t have leftover mashed potatoes, boil peeled potatoes until tender (about 15 minutes), then mash with a bit of milk and salt until smooth but not runny.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Add the grated potatoes and 1 cup mashed potatoes to the dry mix. Pour in ¼ cup milk and mix gently until just combined. If too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives.
  7. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat in a cast iron or non-stick skillet.
  8. Using a ¼ cup measure, scoop batter into the pan, flattening gently with the back of a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until deep golden and crispy.
  9. Once all pancakes are cooked, add a tablespoon of butter to the pan and toss cooked pancakes back in briefly to coat them with melted butter and extra chives if desired.
  10. Serve immediately while still crispy.

Notes

Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from grated potatoes for crispiness. Cook pancakes over medium heat, flipping only once. Keep pan buttered but avoid burning. Batter can be chilled for 10 minutes before cooking to improve texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil and milk with plant-based milk.

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Keywords: Irish boxty, potato pancakes, crispy potato pancakes, homemade boxty, breakfast recipe, brunch recipe, butter and chives, traditional Irish food

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