Potato pancakes or potato cakes
12 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Potatoes * |
| 1 | Medium onion * | |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Flour |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| Vegetable oil for frying | ||
Directions
Soak potatoes in the water for 10 minutes; drain and squeeae dry in a kitchen towel. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the oil; mix thoroughly. Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of ⅛ inch;Place ofer medium heat. For each pancake, pour ½ cup potato mixture into the pan; flatten slightly. Cook about 6 minutes until crispy and brown, turning once. Repeat with more oil and remaining potato mixture. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, if desired. Makes 12 servings. * 2 pounds potatoes, grated into a bowl of cold water. * 1 medium onion, very finely chopped.
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