Potato Cakes

Potato Cakes

450g (1lb) Potatoes
110g (4oz) Plain Flour
50g (2oz) Butter
1 tsp Salt
Pinch Pepper
Butter or Bacon Fat (Optional)

1.Wash and Peel potatoes, Boil in lightly salted boiling water until tender.

2.Drain and set aside.

3.Allow to cool slightly, Mash the potatoes add a little milk and butter then mash to a smooth consistency, ensuring that there are no lumps. At this point I added some Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese, this is optional

4.Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and pour in the melted butter.

5.Add enough flour to make a pliable and easily manageable dough.

6.Knead gently to combine.

7.Roll out on a lightly floured board to form a round of about ¼-½ inch thickness.

8.Cut the round into triangles, or make small individual round cakes using a biscuit cutter.

9.Cook on a hot dry griddle or dry frying pan until both sides are golden brown.

The cakes can also be fried in a hot pan in butter or bacon fat.