Potato Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and shred potatoes, place in a bowl of cold water.
2. 2
   Line a colander with paper towels.
3. 3
   Drain potatoes in colander, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
4. 4
   Place potatoes in mixing bowl, add eggs, onion, flour, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Heat about 1/3 cup oil in a skillet until hot.
7. 7
   Drop potato mixture 1/4 cup at a time into hot oil, about 3 inches apart.
8. 8
   Flatten with pancake turner to make a 4-inch pancake.
9. 9
   Cook pancakes until golden brown, turn and cook other side, about 4 minutes total. Remove to a cookie sheet lined with paper towels to drain.
10. 10
    Repeat until all pancakes are cooked.
11. 11
    Serve immediately or place in a warm oven until ready to serve.
12. 12
    Serve with sugar, maple syrup or applesauce.
13. 13
    Makes about 16 pancakes.