Boxty

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Cook cut potato in saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Return to saucepan and mash.
5. 5
   Transfer 1 cup mashed potato to large bowl; reserve any remaining mashed potato for another use.
6. 6
   Mix grated potato, flour, baking soda, and salt into 1 cup mashed potatoes.
7. 7
   Gradually mix in enough buttermilk to form texture of firm mashed potatoes.
8. 8
   Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
9. 9
   Brush with oil.
10. 10
    Drop 1 heaping tablespoonful potato mixture into skillet.
11. 11
    Using back of spoon, flatten mixture into 2-inch round.
12. 12
    Repeat, forming 4 more rounds.
13. 13
    Cook over medium-low heat until boxty is golden brown on bottom and slightly puffed, about 3 minutes.
14. 14
    Turn and cook until second side is brown, about 3 minutes.
15. 15
    Transfer to baking sheet; keep warm in oven.
16. 16
    Repeat with remaining potato mixture in batches, brushing skillet with more oil as necessary.