Potato Pancakes II

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, peeled
• 1 small onion
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch fresh black pepper, ground
• oil, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Grate potatoes, place in a colander and rinse under cold water to remove starch. Drain well.

2. 2

   Grate onion, place in a colander and press with the back of a wooden spoon to remove excess moisture.

3. 3

   Combine potatoes and onion in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Beat eggs into mixture. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. Drop about 2 tablespoonful of batter into the oil and flatten with the back of a wooden spoon.

6. 6

   The flatter the pancake the crisper it will be. Brown well on both sides.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towel. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 100 degree oven.