lacy potato pancakes (latkes)

How To Make lacy potato pancakes (latkes)

• Step 1
  Grate potatoes either using the largest holes on a four-sided hand grater, or the grater attachment on a food processor.
• Step 2
  Place potatoes in a colander and rinse under cold water to remove the starch and be sure to allow potatoes to drain well.
• Step 3
  Grate onion, removing any excess moisture by placing in colander and pressing with the back of a wooden spoon.
• Step 4
  Combine potato and onion.
• Step 5
  Beat eggs into mixture; stir in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Step 6
  If using a food processor, combine ingredients using plastic knife attachment so potatoes remain in grated pieces.
• Step 7
  Heat 1/8\\\" of oil in a large skillet.
• Step 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.
• Step 9
  Brown well on both sides.
• Step 10
  Drain well on paper towels.
• Step 11
  Keep the cooked pancakes warm in a 100 degree oven.
• Step 12
  Serve with pink cinnamon applesauce (see recipe) and/or sour cream.
• Step 13
  Makes about 2 dozen regular size or 5 dozen miniatures.
• Step 14
  Pancakes may be made ahead of time and refrigerated between layers of waxed paper when cooled.
• Step 15
  To reheat, place in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• Step 16
  Bake uncovered at 450 for 5 minutes, or until crisp and hot.
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