Raw Potato Pancakes

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, for frying

Recipe

• 1 grate potatoes by hand, or process them in a food processor, and place in a large bowl.
• 2 add beaten egg yolks to grated potatoes.
• 3 stir in flour, salt, and baking powder, and mix well.
• 4 beat egg whites until stiff, and fold into potato mixture.
• 5 on medium high heat, place enough shortening in a large skillet to have about 1/4" deep oil when melted.
• 6 drop batter by large spoonfuls into hot oil.
• 7 turn over when edges become a nice crispy brown, about 2 minutes.
• 8 cook another minute or two on the other side.
• 9 remove to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
• 10 add shortening as needed to keep the oil level deep enough to fry the pancakes, but not deep enough to cover them.