Perfect Potato Pancakes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes (about 3 pounds)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 pell and shred potatoes, place in a bowl of cold water. line a colander with cheesecloth or paper towels. drain potatoes into cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. in a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggs, flour, onion, salt and pepper.
• 2 in a electric skillet heat some oil over medium heat. drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil, about 3 in apart. press lightly to flatten. fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
• 3 drain on paper towels. repeat with reamaining batter.
• 4 top with maple syrup or applesauce.