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.

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