Irish Boxty (potato) pancakes

Boxty Pancakes

I haven't made these in a long time and I'm not sure why they are really good.  We try so many recipes and get caught up in day to day life I just haven't gotten to them.

2 medium russet potatoes peeled divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup all purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup low fat buttermilk

3 tablespoon butter

Cut one potato into 1 inch chunks place in saucepan and add cold water. Cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil on medium high heat, cook 14-18 minutes until tender. Drain potato and mash put in medium bowl. 

Grate remaining potato on large side of grater. add to bowl with mashed potatoes. stir in flour, baking powder and salt until blended. Stir in buttermilk. 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet. Over Medium heat drop 4 heaping tablespoons of batter into skillet flatten into circles. cook about 4 minutes per side or until golden and puffed. Reapeat until out of batter.