Latkas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 grate potatoes and onion. transfer to colander and squeeze mixture to press out as much liquid as possible.
• 2 in a large bowl, mix egg, salt, pepper, flour and baking powder. add potato and onions, and mix well.
• 3 heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet.
• 4 drop about 2 tablespoons of potato mixture into the pan for each pancake. flatten with back of spoon so each pancake is about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
• 5 fry over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. turn carefully with 2 spatulas so oil does not splatter.
• 6 drain on paper towels.
• 7 before frying each new batch, stir potato mixture. if all the oil is absorbed, add a little more to the pan.
• 8 serve hot with applesauce, or sour cream, or sugar.