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IRISH POTATO CAKES

Irish Potato Cakes

INGREDIENTS

1 Ib (450g) of cooked Potatoes

1 oz (30g) of Margarine/Butter

Half lb (225g) of White Flour

Half a teaspoon of Baking Powder

1 Egg

Half a small Onion finely chopped

Half a spring of Parsley

Salt

Freshly ground Pepper

1 Tablespoon (1x15ml) of milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Mash the potatoes and season to taste

2) Add the onions and parsley

3) Rub Margarine into flour and baking powder, add to vegetables and mix

4) Beat egg and milk together in a bowl

5) Add milk and egg to mixture and mix together thourougly

6) Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth

7) Divide in two and roll each piece out into a circle about a quarter inch thick

8) Cut into triangles or circles (7.5cm 3 inch in diameter)

9) Fry in a pre-heated well greased pan until golden brown on both sides