Best 3 Boxty Pancakes Recipes
Originating from Ireland, boxty pancakes are delectable potato pancakes made with grated raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, and flour. These versatile pancakes can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and they can be served with a variety of toppings, from butter and sugar to fried eggs and bacon. This article provides three different recipes for boxty pancakes: a traditional recipe, a gluten-free recipe, and a vegan recipe.
The traditional boxty pancake recipe uses grated raw potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and milk. The gluten-free boxty pancake recipe uses a blend of gluten-free flours, such as almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour, instead of all-purpose flour. The vegan boxty pancake recipe uses plant-based milk and eggs, such as almond milk and flax eggs, instead of dairy milk and eggs.
All three recipes are relatively easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. The pancakes are cooked in a pan with butter or oil until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside.
Once cooked, boxty pancakes can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include butter and sugar, fried eggs and bacon, smoked salmon and cream cheese, and sautéed mushrooms and onions. Boxty pancakes can also be used as a wrap for sandwiches or burritos.
No matter how you choose to serve them, boxty pancakes are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
BOXTY (IRISH POTATO PANCAKES)
Boxty, breadlike potato pancakes that originated in Ireland as early as the late 18th century, were created as a resourceful way to transform less-than-stellar potatoes into a hearty side dish. Variations of these crisp, chewy potato pancakes abound, but most involve some combination of mashed potatoes, grated potatoes, flour, baking soda or baking powder; buttermilk or eggs are sometimes added for richness. Popular in pubs but also made at home, they're typically served as an accompaniment to stews and rich meat dishes. This recipe is adapted from "The Irish Cookbook" by Jp McMahon (Phaidon, 2020), who serves them in a more modern fashion, with smoked salmon, sour cream and pickled onions, which balance and brighten.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, weeknight, breads, vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield About 12 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare the pickled red onions: Slice the red onion thinly from stem to stem, then transfer slices to a small heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve, then pour on top of onions; set aside.
- Prepare the boxty: Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water; season generously with salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Peel half the potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch cubes, tossing the cubes into the water as you go. Once the water comes to a boil, continue to cook until potatoes are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the diced potatoes boil, peel the remaining potatoes, then grate them coarsely using a box grater. Season the grated potatoes generously with 2 teaspoons sea salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, toss to coat, then transfer them to a clean, dry kitchen towel. Squeeze the grated potatoes over a sink to remove the excess liquid, then transfer them to a large bowl.
- Once the diced potatoes are soft, transfer them to a colander to strain, then transfer to the large bowl with the grated potatoes; mash until creamy, and mashed and grated potatoes are well combined.
- Pour the buttermilk on top of the warm potato mixture and stir briefly just to combine.
- Add the flour and baking powder and stir until thoroughly combined.
- In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Working in batches, spoon in the potato mixture using 1/3 cup measure to form small 3- to 4-inch-wide pancakes, leaving at least 1 inch of space between pancakes. Cook until nicely browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining pancakes, adding more butter between batches as needed.
- Serve pancakes topped with pickled red onions, and smoked salmon and sour cream, if you like.
BOXTY PANCAKES
Steps:
- Peel the cooked potatoes while they are still hot, drop into a bowl and mash immediately. Grate the raw potatoes, add to the mashed potatoes with the flour and sifted bread soda. Mix well, and add enough buttermilk to make a stiff batter.
- Heat a frying pan, grease with butter and cook large or small pancakes in the usual way. Eat them straight from the pan with butter, crispy rashers or pure Irish honey.
- Note: This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
- *Note: an Irish tablespoon is the same quantity as an American tablespoon plus a teaspoon.
BOXTY, IRISH POTATO PANCAKES, WITH BANGERS IN A GUINNESS MUSHROOM AND ONION GRAVY RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Booper-2
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- BANGERS, MASH, AND GRAVY: Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes per side, and set them aside, slicing them as desired. Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and sauté until fragrant, about a minute. Add the Guinness, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar along with the sausage and simmer for 10 minutes. BOXTY: Mix the grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, and enough milk to make a nice thick pancake like batter. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the batter and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. You can also add 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar to the pancakes if you'd like. : Add chopped herbs to the pancakes! :Top with fried egg
Tips:
- For perfectly smooth pancakes, make sure to blend the potatoes until they are very smooth and creamy.
- If you don't have a blender, you can grate the potatoes on the finest setting of a box grater.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the pancakes tough.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Boxty pancakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or topped with your favorite ingredients, boxty pancakes are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast or brunch recipe, give boxty pancakes a try!
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