Potato Pancakes German Style

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups potatoes, grated on medium grater (2 large)
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 potato, boiled, mashed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil (as needed)

Directions

1. 1

   Grate raw potatoes into water to which lemon juice has been added.

2. 2

   Place potatoes in a strainer or cheese cloth and drain off liquid. Drain well.

3. 3

   Beat raw and cooked potatoes with egg, milk, and salt to form a batter.

4. 4

   Using 3 T oil for each batch, drop batter for 3 or 4 pancakes at a time in hot oil in a large frypan.

5. 5

   When firm on the bottom side, loosen edges and turn. Brown on other side.

6. 6

   Remove, drain on paper towel, and keep warm. Continue until all batter is used.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.

8. 8

   NOTE: If potato cakes are served with meat, sprinkle with salt. Sprinkle with sugar if served with applesauce.