Boxty

A traditional Irish potato pancake made with grated potatoes, flour, egg and cream. This golden-brown crispy pancake is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ cup light cream
  • 9 ounces potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg with the cream. Add the potato and flour, season with salt and pepper, and stir to mix. The mixture will be slightly runny.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the potato mixture and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until the surface is golden brown and the potato is cooked through. Remove to a serving plate and cut into wedges to serve.

    20 min

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