Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, cleaned peeled and shredded
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons matzo meal or cornmeal
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Let shredded potatoes drain for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine eggs, flour, matza/corn meal, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Rinse shredded potatoes, drain well, and blot dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Stir potatoes and onions into the egg mixture.

5. 5

   Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

6. 6

   Drop 6 to 8 large spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil. Using back of spoon, pat down each latke to flatten it.

7. 7

   Fry approximate 3-4 minutes each side, until golden and crisp.

8. 8

   Drain latkes by placing on paper towels. Repeat procedure until finished with all the batter.

9. 9

   Blot excess oil with paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve warm with applesauce, cranberry sauce, and or sour cream.