Potato Pancakes (latkes)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 -5 large baking potatoes, peeled
• 1 medium onion, peeled
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 1. grate potatoes and onions together and place in a large bowl.
• 2 2. squeeze most of the water from the grated mixture into the same bowl and place squeezed potato into another bowl. reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of the starchy water from the bottom of the first bowl and add back into the potato-onion mixture in the second bowl.
• 3 3. to the mixture add egg, salt and petter, lemon juice, baking powder,. mix well.
• 4 4. place a large skillet over medium high heat. pour in oil to reach 1/4 inch. test by dropping a small amount of the mixture into the oil. when it sizzles the oil is hot enough. gently place a mound of the mixture by tablespoons or 1/4 cup measures into the hot oil. flatten gently with a spatula or spoon. cook 3 to 5 minutes depending on size, until golden and gently flip to brown the other side for another 3 to 5 minutes.
• 5 5. remove crispy potato latkes to drain on paper towels set over sheets of newspaper. serve immediately. most like to eat latkes with sour cream or applesauce.
• 6 makes about 20 latkes ~ can make ahead ~ can freeze.
• 7 preparation time: 10 minutes ~ cooking time: 20 minutes using two pans.