Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake made by combining raw grated potato with cooked mashed potato, flour, and buttermilk. This creates a unique texture—tender and dense, often served savory at breakfast or as a side dish.

Prep Time	Cook Time	Serves
20 minutes	25 minutes	4-6

Part A: Ingredients

• Potato Base: 1 cup Raw Potato (grated and squeezed dry), 1 cup Mashed Potato (cooked and cooled).
• Dry/Wet: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1.5 cups Buttermilk (or milk with a squeeze of lemon juice).
• Fat: Butter or Oil (for cooking).

Part B: Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Potatoes

1. Peel and grate the raw potato using the fine side of a box grater.
2. Place the grated potato in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth and squeeze very firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
3. Combine the squeezed raw potato and the cooled mashed potato in a large bowl.

Step 2: Make the Batter

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. Pour the buttermilk into the dry mixture and whisk until just combined (don’t overmix).
3. Add the potato mixture to the batter. Stir gently until all ingredients are just incorporated. The consistency should be thick, like a regular pancake batter.

Step 3: Cook the Boxty

1. Heat a large, non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter or oil.
2. Pour $1/4$ cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake, spreading it slightly to form a 4-inch round.
3. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until deep golden brown and cooked through in the center (due to the raw potato). The Boxty will be thicker and denser than a regular pancake.
4. Keep the cooked Boxty warm while cooking the remaining batter.

Step 4: Serve

• Serve warm, spread with butter, or accompanied by savory fillings like smoked salmon, sautéed mushrooms, or a traditional Irish breakfast.