Kartoffelpfannkuchen (Potato Pancakes)

DIRECTIONS

• Grate raw potatoes into water to which lemon juice has been added.
• Place potatoes in a strainer or cheese cloth and drain off liquid.
• Drain well.
• Beat raw and cooked potatoes with egg, milk, and salt to form a batter.
• Using 3 T oil for each batch, drop batter for 3 or 4 pancakes at a time in hot oil in a large frypan.
• When firm on the bottom side, loosen edges and turn.
• Brown on other side.
• Remove, drain on paper towel, and keep warm.
• Continue until all batter is used.
• Serve immediately.
• NOTE:
• If potato cakes are served with meat, sprinkle with salt.
• Sprinkle with sugar if served with applesauce.