Old Fashioned Potato Pancakes

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 4 Idaho baking potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled, shredded or grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes and onion in a strainer and press down on them with the back of a large spoon to extract excess moisture. If they’re still watery, wrap them in a clean dish towel and squeeze to extract the remaining moisture.

Place in a large bowl and add egg; mix well. Gradually add flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well.

In a large skillet, heat oil, then drop 1/2 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet, being careful not to crowd skillet. Fry pancakes 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden on both sides, turning halfway through cooking. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.