potato latkes (pancakes)

St Charles, MO
Updated on Jan 29, 2011

Mom used to make these often. They are great with apple sauce and sour cream. Good for an easy breakfast or a side dish for a roast. For those who aren't restricted in diet or by religious laws you can add a bit of bacon grease to the oil, or bacon to mix.

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Ingredients

  • 1 - egg
  • 1 small onion cut in quarters
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash peper
  • 1 cup vegatable or olive oil
  • 3 medium peeled potatoes, cubed

How To Make potato latkes (pancakes)

  • Step 1
    In blender with metal blades, add first 5 ingredients, mix until smooth.
  • Step 2
    Add potatoes and mix till fairly smooth.
  • Step 3
    In large skillet, heat oil until almost smoking. Drop into oil 1/3 cup full of mix & gently flatten each mound into a 4 inch circle. Cook until golden brown, turning when necessary.

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