POTATO PANCAKES

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There are three secrets to making crisp and tasty potato pancakes. First, soak the grated potatoes in cold water overnight in the refrigerator; second, press all the water out of the soaked potatoes. The third secret is to add a touch of baking powder to the batter just before frying.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Breakfast

Time 32m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium potatoes (2 LB/1KG TOTAL)
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or matzo meal)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup oil
1 cup sour cream (OPTIONAL)
2 cups applesauce (OPTIONAL)

Steps:

  • GRATE POTATOES ON A MEDIUM GRATER OR WITH THE GRATING BLADE OF A FOOD PROCESSOR.
  • PLACE IN A BOWL, COVER WITH COLD WATER AND LET STAND OVERNIGHT IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
  • DRAIN POTATOES IN A COLANDER, PRESSING AND SQUEEZING THE POTATOES DRY WITH YOUR HANDS.
  • IN A LARGE BOWL, COMBINE POTATOES, ONION, EGGS, FLOUR, SALT AND BAKING POWDER.
  • MIX UNTIL WELL BLENDED.
  • IN A LARGE SKILLET, HEAT 2 TBSP.
  • OF THE OIL UNTIL HOT.
  • TAKE A TBLESPOON OF THE POTATO MIXTURE AND PLACE IN PAN, PATTING IT THIN AND FLAT.
  • YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET 6 PANCAKES INTO THE PAN.
  • FRY OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT UNTIL PANCAKES ARE VERY CRISP AND THE EDGES ARE BROWN.
  • TURN AND BROWN OTHER SIDE.
  • REGULATE THE HEAT SO THAT THE PANCAKES SIZZLE WITHOUT BURNING.
  • DRAIN PANCAKES ON PAPER TOWELS AND SERVE IMMEDIATELY WITH SOUR CREAM AND/OR APPLE SAUCE.
  • CONTINUE FRYING REMAINING BATTER, ADDING MORE OIL TO KEEP PAN GREASED.
  • ALTHOUGH PANCAKES ARE AT THEIR BEST RIGHT FROM THE PAN, THEY CAN BE REHEATED IN A SINGLE LAYER ON A BAKING SHEET AT 400 F.
  • FOR 5 MINUTES.
  • MAKES ENOUGH FOR 6 SERVINGS.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 289.2, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8

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