Potato Pancakes

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 2 medium white potatoes
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, grated
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tbsp. bread crumbs
• 3-4 tbsp. flour
• Sugar (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Grate potatoes into cold water. Let soak while combining egg, onion, salt, pepper, baking powder, bread crumbs and flour. Drain potatoes and add egg mixture. Drop batter by tbsp. into 1/2 inch of hot shortening. Fry over moderate heat until crisp on both sides. Remove and drain well. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.

Serves 5-6.

Southern Accent