Potato Pancakes

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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