Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 potatoes (2lbs)
• 1 medium onion
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour (I use all-purpose)
• 1 dash salt (I don't use much cause we add own own)
• 1 dash pepper
• vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and peel potatoes.

2. 2

   Grate the coarsely into a a large bowl of ice.

3. 3

   Let them stand for 15 minutes as you grate onion to measure 1/4 cup.

4. 4

   In medium size bowl beat eggs.

5. 5

   Add onions, flour, salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Drain potatoes and pat dry on dish towel.

7. 7

   Add about 4 cups potatoes to egg mixture and mix well.

8. 8

   Heat 1/8 inch deep of oil until very hot but not smoking.

9. 9

   Drop 1/4 cup potatoes into oil.

10. 10

    Do not smush them together.

11. 11

    Flatten with spatula to make them approx 4 inches in diameter.

12. 12

    Fry on each side for about 2 minutes (that's what my friends says--I say a bit longer) until brown and crispy.

13. 13

    Hope you like it.