senator roy blake's crusty potato latkes

How To Make senator roy blake's crusty potato latkes

• 1

  Grate potatoes coarsely into a bowl of water. This keeps the potatoes from turning dark and removes some of the excess starch, making the pancakes crisper.
• 2

  In another large bowl. combine the onion, eggs, flour, salt.
• 3

  Drain the potatoes, place in a clean dish cloth and squeeze out all of the water possible.
• 4

  Fold the potatoes into the batter.
• 5

  Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet, on medium heat.
• 6

  Spoon heaping tablespoons of batter into oil, spreading batter with the back of the spoon into 4-inch rounds.
• 7

  Brown on 1 side, turn and brown on the other side. Brown slowly so potatoes have time to cook through properly.
• 8

  Drain on paper towels or paper grocery bag. Keep warm in a 200 degree oven until all are done.
• 9

  Place on serving platter and serve with sour cream and applesauce.
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