Latkas

Potato Pancake

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 Pancakes

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)

Directions

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.
6. Before frying each new batch, stir potato mixture. If all the oil is absorbed, add a little more to the pan.