Authentic Irish Potato Cakes

This is simple fare from the farm, as is much of Irish cooking, but the recipe is popular though the British Isles.

• 1/2 pound cooked potatoes
• 1/2 pound self-raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 3 ounces chilled butter, cut in pieces
• Milk to moisten

METHOD

Pass potatoes through a mouli mill or blend in food processor.

Sift salt and flour together. Blend in butter pieces with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Add potatoes and mix to a soft dough, adding milk to moisten if necessary.

Roll to about 3/4 inch thick on a lightly dusted board. Cut into 2 inch rounds or make one large flat cake. Bake in preheated 350°F oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Serve hot with butter.

Serves: 4

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