Classic Potato Pancakes

By commercecook

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion
• 4 large russet or Idaho potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Coarsely grate potatoes and place in a colander which you place in a very large bowl filled with ice water. This keeps the potatoes from turning brown.
In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs, then whisk in flour.
Press water out of the potatoes, extracting as much water as possible. Add to eggs. Drain potato water until only the potato starch is left on the bottom of the bowl. Add to the potatoes mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix well, but don't overwork.
In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil. Drop by 1/2 cup portions of potato mixture into pan and flatten.
Fry until bottoms are golden brown, 4-5 minutes, turn over and fry until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season immediately with salt and pepper.