Boxty

Directions

1. 1
   Grate the raw potatoes into a bowl.
2. 2
   Turn out onto a cloth and wring, catching the liquid.
3. 3
   This will separate into a clear fluid with starch at the bottom.
4. 4
   Pour off the fluid and scrape out the starch and mix with the grated and mashed potatoes.
5. 5
   Sieve the dry ingredients and mix in along with the melted butter.
6. 6
   Add a little milk if necessary to make a pliable dough.
7. 7
   Knead lightly on a floured surface.
8. 8
   Divide into four and form large, flat cakes.
9. 9
   Mark each into quarters but do not cut right through, and bake on a griddle or in a heavy pan.
10. 10
    If liked, more milk and an egg can be added to make a batter which can be fried in bacon fat like drop scones.