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Perfect Potato Pancakes
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 2
Recipe in TOH cookbook, submitted by Mary Peters. Serve with maple syrup or applesauce.
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)
Directions:
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com