1. Put grated potatoes, flour, bread soda, egg, salt and pepper into a bowl.
2. Mix well, until all ingredients are blended together. Use as soon as mixture is mixed, do not allow to stand as the mixture can discolour.
3. Heat a little oil on a frying pan, when hot drop spoonfuls of mixture onto pan and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, then turn and repeat on the other side.
4. Boxty should be golden brown when cooked.
5. Serve hot.

Serving suggestions

• Enjoy as part of a hearty Irish Breakfast
• Place poached egg or scrambled egg on top
• Serve with beef or chicken