Potato Pancakes II

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  potatoes, peeled
• 1  small onion
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch fresh black pepper, ground
•  oil, for frying

Directions

1. Grate potatoes, place in a colander and rinse under cold water to remove starch. Drain well.
2. Grate onion, place in a colander and press with the back of a wooden spoon to remove excess moisture.
3. Combine potatoes and onion in a large bowl.
4. Beat eggs into mixture. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
5. Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. Drop about 2 tablespoonful of batter into the oil and flatten with the back of a wooden spoon.
6. The flatter the pancake the crisper it will be. Brown well on both sides.
7. Drain on paper towel. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 100 degree oven.