Ingredients
- 3 Russet potatoes, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garish
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish
Preparation
- Peel and cube 2 of the potatoes and place them in a pot with just enough water to cover them. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Boil until fork tender. Drain and mash potatoes and place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- When ready to make, peel and grate the remaining potato. Place in a paper towel and wring to remove excess moisture. Combine mashed potatoes, grated potato, flour, salt, baking soda, and 1 1/2 cups buttermilk in a large bowl. If mixture is too dry add a splash more buttermilk.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Place large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the oil, pressing down to flatten each one. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the boxties are getting browned. Place on clean paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some green onions scattered over the top.
