Potato Pancakes

Name: Potato Pancakes
Ingredients: 2 lb. potatoes, grated into a bowl of cold water; 1 medium onion, very finely chopped; 2 eggs; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. pepper; vegetable oil (for frying)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. potatoes, grated into a bowl of cold water
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Soak potatoes in water for 10 minutes; drain and squeeze dry in kitchen towel.
2

In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except the oil; mix thoroughly.
3

Pour oil in large skillet (1/8-inch deep).
4

Place over medium heat.
5

For each pancake, pour 1/2 cup potato mixture into the pan; flatten slightly.
6

Cook about 8 minutes, until crispy and brown, turning once.
7

Repeat with more oil and potato mixture.
8

Serve with sour cream and applesauce, if desired.
9

Makes 12 servings.