lacy potato pancakes (latkes)

How To Make lacy potato pancakes (latkes)

• 1

  Grate potatoes either using the largest holes on a four-sided hand grater, or the grater attachment on a food processor.
• 2

  Place potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water to remove the starch and be sure to allow potatoes to drain well.
• 3

  Grate onion, removing any excess moisture by placing in colander and pressing with the back of a wooden spoon.
• 4

  Combine potato and onion.
• 5

  Beat eggs into mixture; stir in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• 6

  If using a food processor, combine ingredients using plastic knife attachment so potatoes remain in grated pieces.
• 7

  Heat 1/8\\\" of oil in a large skillet.
• 8

  For each pancake, drop about 2 tablespoons of batter into the oil and flatten with the back of a wooden spoon; the flatter the pancake, the crisper it will be.
• 9

  Brown well on both sides.
• 10

  Drain well on paper towels.
• 11

  Keep the cooked pancakes warm in a 100 degree oven.
• 12

  Serve with pink cinnamon applesauce (see recipe) and/or sour cream.
• 13

  Makes about 2 dozen regular size or 5 dozen miniatures.
• 14

  Pancakes may be made ahead of time and refrigerated between layers of waxed paper when cooled.
• 15

  To reheat, place in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• 16

  Bake uncovered at 450 for 5 minutes, or until crisp and hot.
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