Potato Pancakes Recipe. Better known as latkes these are little fried cakes of shredded potato and onion that goes great with applesauce and sour cream.

1. Place the grated potato and onion in a strainer for 5 minutes. Using your hand push down to strain out any liquid.
2. Place the strained potato and onion in a large bowl and add the egg, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
3. Depending on the moisture add more flour.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
5. Add two tablespoons of the potato pancake mixture and press down with a spoon to form a 2 to 3 inch circle. Repeat to fill but not crowd the pan.
6. Fry on each side for 3 minutes until Golden brown.
7. Place on a paper lined plate to absorb the excess oil.
8. Serve with applesauce and sour cream.

Potato Pancakes Recipe. Better known as latkes these are little fried cakes of shredded potato and onion that goes great with applesauce and sour cream.

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