Ingredients
2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes, or any starchy potato, peeled and grated very finely
1 yellow onion, grated very fine
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
¼ cup all purpose flour
Oil for frying
How To Make Classic Potato Pancakes
After grating the potatoes, using a towel,
thoroughly wring out all the liquid from the
potatoes.Place the drained potatoes into a
large bowl with the grated onion, salt, eggs
and flour.Mix it thoroughly with your hands,
you want it to be somewhat tacky. Add a little
more flour if it is too sticky
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet.Place ⅓ to ½ a cup
of mixture into the hot skillet.Fry for three to
five minutes on each side, until they are
golden.Briefly drain on paper towels
Serve immediately, while hot with
applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered
sugar, sour cream or even yogurt.These could
also be served with meat and a gravy, using
these as a side dish.
Enjoy!