POTATO PANCAKES

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Variations
Add some grated or minced onion to the potatoes for extra flavor. Use about 1/2 of a medium-sized onion.
Add chopped chives or parsley to the batter if you like.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Potatoes, peeled
• 1/3 cup Flour
• 2 Eggs, beaten lightly
• Salt and pepper — to season
• Oil for frying

Details

Adapted from 1.bp.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grate the potatoes into a large bowl of cold water. Let the potatoes soak for 15 to 20 minutes, then drain and squeeze dry.

In a large bowl, mix the potatoes with the flour, egg, salt and pepper.
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high flame until it begins to shimmer, or to about 365 to 375°F.
Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten out to form patties. Fry until browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and brown on the second side.
Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and hold in a warm oven as you finish the rest of the pancakes.
Serve warm