Potato Latkes (Pancakes)

By staceycohentisch

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 12 ounces pared potatoes, coarsely grated
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• Garnish: parsley sprigs

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Onto sheet of wax paper or a paper plate sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and pepper; set aside. In medium bowl combine potatoes, egg, and onion; stir in flour mixture. Brush 9-inch nonstick skillet with 1 teaspoon oil and heat over high heat until hot but not smoking. Drop potato mixture by tablespoons full into skillet forming 4 equal pancakes (latkes); using the back of spoon, press top of each pancake to flatten slightly. Reduce heat to medium and cook until latkes are browned on bottom; turn lathes over and cook until browned on other side. Repeat procedure 3 more times using remaining oil and potato mi