Traditional Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes

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Wrap the grated raw potato in a clean cloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

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1 lb raw floury potatoes, peeled and grated

1 cup cold mashed potato

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 to 1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Butter or bacon fat for frying

Use freshly grated potatoes for the best texture.

Ensure the skillet is well-heated before adding the batter to get a nice brown crust.

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