Name: Boxty Irish Potato Pancakes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/4 cup (50ml) light (single) cream; 9 ounces (250g) baking or russet (floury) potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated; 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose (plain) flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (25g) butter

Photo of Irish boxty a classic potato pancake recipe from Ireland. Boxty shown on a plate with dill.

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Boxty are traditional potato pancakes that are particularly loved in the Northern counties. They can be served as a potato side dish rather than mashed or boiled potatoes or as part of an Irish Breakfast . This is my husband Isaac's take on boxty, he uses cream and not too much flour so they're good and rich.

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