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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This recipe appeared on the web site  Food Day  December 27, 1997 Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 lbs potatoes, shredded into a bowl of cold water (6 medium potatoes)  |  
                                                1 medium onion, minced  |  
                                                2 eggs, beaten  |  
                                                3 tablespoons flour  |  
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon baking powder  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground pepper  |  
                                                vegetable oil (for frying)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Soak shredded potatoes in cold water about 5 minutes; drain and squeeze dry in a linen kitchen towel. 2. Combine the potatoes with onion, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper. 3. Stir well. 4. Pour oil into skillet to a depth of 1/8 inch; place over medium heat. 5. Portion 1/2 cup potato mixture into pan; flatten slightly. 6. Cook 8 minutes until brown, turning once.                              | 
                         
                         
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