Freshly baked Irish potato bread boxty

Boxty - Irish Potato Bread

Boxty is a traditional Irish potato bread that has been made in Ireland for centuries. In the poorer rural areas, potatoes were the most important ingredient, so this recipe was born out of simplicity and practicality. Boxty is an easy-to-make bread with a crispy exterior and soft interior, often eaten with butter, sour cream, or other toppings. A real treat for lovers of authentic flavors, it holds its own as part of any meal.

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 25 min
1200 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
250 g Potatoes
150 g All-purpose flour
5 g Salt
5 g Baking soda
200 ml Buttermilk
30 g Butter

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Peel the potatoes and grate them finely.

    2

    Wrap the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.

    3

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.

    4

    Add the grated potatoes and buttermilk, then mix until you have a soft but manageable dough.

    5

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter in it.

    6

    Divide the dough into four equal parts and shape them into flat rounds.

    7

    Cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

    8

    Serve warm, spread with butter or with other toppings.