Potato pancakes or potato cakes rbtn28a
12 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Potatoes * |
| 1 | each | Medium onion * |
| 2 | eaches | Eggs |
| 3 | tablespoons | Flour |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 1 | x | 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.