German Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes
• 1 small onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 pinch baking powder
• salt
• pepper
• oil

Directions

1. 1

   Grate the potatoes.

2. 2

   I do two on the very fine side and one on the coarser side for the best texture.

3. 3

   They may turn brown.

4. 4

   Squeeze out the excess liquid.

5. 5

   Grate the onion on the finest side and add.

6. 6

   Stir in the rest of the ingredients.

7. 7

   Heat a generous amount of oil (about a half inch deep) in a heavy skillet.

8. 8

   Drop the mixture in by spoonfuls.

9. 9

   The tops will get slightly drier and you will see browned edges.

10. 10

    When this happens flip the pancakes CAREFULLY.

11. 11

    Serve on their own, or with applesauce or sour cream.