Boxty Breakfast
If you are looking for a reliable pork recipe, this Boxty Breakfast is one to keep: 11 ingredients, 4 simple steps, ready in roughly under an hour. It sits firmly in the Irish tradition, so expect the flavours you would get from a good home kitchen there. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Medium
Ingredients
- 4 large Potatoes
- 1 bunch Chopped Spring Onions
- 100 g Plain Flour
- 1 Egg White
- 150 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Bicarbonate Of Soda
- 3 Tbs Butter
- 2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
- 6 Cherry Tomatoes
- 12 Bacon
- 6 Egg
Method
- Before you start, put your oven on its lowest setting, ready to keep things warm. Peel the potatoes, grate 2 of them, then set aside. Cut the other 2 into large chunks, then boil for 10-15 mins or until tender. Meanwhile, squeeze as much of the liquid from the grated potatoes as you can using a clean tea towel. Mash the boiled potatoes, then mix with the grated potato, spring onions and flour.
- Whisk the egg white in a large bowl until it holds soft peaks. Fold in the buttermilk, then add the bicarbonate of soda. Fold into the potato mix.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, then add 1 tbsp butter and some of the oil. Drop 3-4 spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan, then gently cook for 3-5 mins on each side until golden and crusty. Keep warm on a plate in the oven while you cook the next batch, adding more butter and oil to the pan before you do so. You will get 16 crumpet-size boxty from the mix. Can be made the day ahead, drained on kitchen paper, then reheated in a low oven for 20 mins.
- Heat the grill to medium and put the tomatoes in a heavy-based pan. Add a good knob of butter and a little oil, then fry for about 5 mins until softened. Grill the bacon, then pile onto a plate and keep warm. Stack up the boxty, bacon and egg, and serve the tomatoes on the side.
Tips for the best Boxty Breakfast
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Let the egg come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 11 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Variations
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
Serving ideas
Finish with fresh herbs and serve family-style in the middle of the table.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot pan or oven rather than the microwave to bring the crispness back.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Boxty Breakfast ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
What can I substitute for potatoes?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Boxty Breakfast recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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