Boxty

Instructions

1. Peel the raw potatoes and grate them finely, then squeeze them in a tea towel to remove excess water.
2. Mash the cooked potatoes with a fork to a smooth purée.
3. In a bowl, mix the purée and the grated potatoes, then add the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
4. Gradually incorporate the beaten egg and buttermilk to form a soft dough, neither too runny nor too firm.
5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and brush it with a little melted butter.
6. Pour a small ladleful of batter and spread it out to form a pancake about 1 cm thick.
7. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the pancake is golden and crisp, then keep warm.
8. Serve the boxtys piping hot, spread with butter and sprinkled with chives if you like.