Potato Cakes

Ingredients:

• 500g potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 50g butter
• 110g flour (approx)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

• Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until tender. Drain well.
• Mash the potatoes until smooth, add the butter & season with salt. Mix in well.
• Add enough flour until the mixture forms a firm dough, knead well to combine.
• Place the mixture onto a floured surface & using damp hands, shape into cakes approximately 3 inches in diameter by 1 inch thick. Transfer to a plate & refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the cakes to firm up.
• Add a small amount of cooking oil to a frying pan over a medium to high heat. Cook until golden brown.

Optional extras:

You may wish to add some further ingredients for a different flavour. These should be added just after the mashing stage. Suggestions include;

• 1 small grated onion.
• 1/2 cup parsley.
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese.
• Pinch of nutmeg.
• Pinch of chili.