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Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 pound potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). scrub the unpeeled potatoes and prick them several times with a fork; place a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. remove, cool, and peel. mash the potatoes with the buttermilk. stir in the grated raw potato, flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
• melt the butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. scoop the potato mixture into the skillet to make 3 inch cakes. fry until golden and crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.