Golden Potato Latkes

By ngaldi

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 8-ounce onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted matzo meal
• 1 teaspoon slat
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Shred potatoes and onions with medium shredding blade of food processor. Transfer mixture to kitchen towel; wrap tightly and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place potato mixture in large bowl. Mix in eggs, matzo meal, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Preheat oven to 300°. Place a baking sheet in oven. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drop heaping 1 tablespoon potato mixture for each latke into skillet; flatten to 2 1/2-to 3-inch diameter. Fry latkes until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer latkes to baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture adding more oil as needed. Serve latkes warm with sour cream and applesauce.
Cook's Notes:
Bon Appetit, 1999