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Easy Potato Pancakes Recipe

Easy potato pancakes recipe, a super delicious idea for a great breakfast. Serve with a fried egg, bacon and some spring onions, and you are good to go.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: English
Servings: 8 pancakes
Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 300 ml milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 spring onions
  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 20 g butter
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • dill
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
  • Bring a pan of salty water to the boil and boil the potatoes until soft.
  • Drain the water and mash the potatoes.
  • Set aside and allow the mashed potatoes to cool.
  • Add the butter to a frying pan and melt over a low heat. Leave it to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder. Separatelly, mix the milk and the eggs.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour and pour in the wet ingredients.
  • Mix well, then add the cooled mashed potatoes, butter and chopped spring onions and dill.
  • Season with salt, paprika and ground black pepper.
  • Add a drop of vegetable oil to a frying pan a ladle some batter into the pan, tilting it so the batter can spread evenly.
  • Cook for about 30 seconds, then flip the pancake over. Leave it to cook on the other side for a further 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Transfer the pancake to a plate and repeat the process until you finish the batter.

Notes

  • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
  • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3.5mg