1 cup (8 oz) mashed potatoes
1 cup (8 oz) finely grated raw potatoes
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter (for the pan)
In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the raw potatoes. Add the flour mixture and gently stir. Slowly add the buttermilk to make a stiff batter (similar to that of cookie batter). Do not over mix. Scoop out batter with a large spoon and slightly flatten in the palm of hand. Place into a heated pan with melted butter and cook until crispy and golden brown on both sides.