Instructions
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STEP 1
Before you start, put your oven on its lowest setting, ready to keep things toasty.
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pare the potatoes, mince 2 of them, then set aside.
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Cut the other 2 into large chunks, then bring to a stew for 10-15 mins or until soft.
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Meanwhile, squeeze as much of the liquid from the grated potatoes as you can using a wash tea towel.
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Mash the boiled potatoes, then purée with the grated potato, spring onions and baking flour.
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STEP 2
whip the egg white in a large container until it holds soft peaks.
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Fold in the buttermilk, then toss in the bicarbonate of soda.
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Fold into the potato purée.
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STEP 3
bring to temperature a large non-stick frying skillet over a medium bring to temperature, then toss in 1 tbsp shortening and some of the fat.
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Drop 3-4 spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet, then gently bring to temperature for 3-5 mins on each side until golden and crusty.
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Keep toasty on a plate in the oven while you bring to temperature the next batch, adding more shortening and fat to the skillet before you do so.
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You will get 16 crumpet-size boxty from the purée.
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Can be made the day ahead, drained on kitchen paper, then reheated in a low oven for 20 mins.
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STEP 4
bring to temperature the barbecue to medium and put the tomatoes in a heavy-based skillet.
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toss in a good knob of shortening and a little fat, then skillet-fry for about 5 mins until softened.
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barbecue the bacon, then pile onto a plate and keep toasty.
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Stack up the boxty, bacon and egg, and enjoy the tomatoes on the side.