Potato Crispies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the potatoes, onion, flour, sour cream, eggs and salt. Heat the lard in a large frying pan.
2. 2
   Drop the potato mixture (2 heaping teaspoons per cake) into the hot lard.
3. 3
   With a spatula, flatten slightly to make 3-inch circles.
4. 4
   Fry 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.
5. 5
   Drain on paper towels.
6. 6
   Makes about 16 cakes.