Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)

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1. 1Step 1: Boil, drain, and mash the potatoes. Chill until cold or overnight.
2. 2Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. 3Step 3: Grate the potatoes, place them on a cotton clean kitchen towel and wring out as much liquid as you can.
4. 4Step 4: Place the cold mashed potatoes, grated potatoes, and flour mixture in a large mixing bowl.
5. 5Step 5: Add 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and combine the mixture. If the mixture is too thick/dry, add a little extra.
6. 6Step 6: Heat some butter, bacon grease, lard or oil in a heavy pan over medium-high.
7. 7Step 7: Scoop the potato mixture into the pan to form individual patties, pressing down on them to flatten them.
8. 8Step 8: Fry until the bottom is nicely browned and then flip them over and fry the other sides are likewise nicely browned. Be careful not to cook them too fast or they will become browned before the raw potato is cooked. Adjust the heat as needed.
9. 9Step 9: Transfer the boxty to a warm oven while you fry the remaining boxty.
10. 10Step 10: Serve immediately while hot.