German Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
* 2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes, or any starchy potato, peeled and grated very finely
* 1 yellow onion, grated very fine
* 2 large eggs
* 1 tsp salt
* ¼ cup all purpose flour
* Oil for frying
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
After grating the potatoes, using a towel, thoroughly wring out all the liquid from the potatoes
Place the drained potatoes into a large bowl with the grated onion, salt, eggs and flour.
Mix it thoroughly with your hands, you want it to be somewhat tacky. Add a little more flour if it is too sticky
SECOND STEP:
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet
Place ⅓ to ½ a cup of mixture into the hot skillet
THIRD STEP:
Fry for three to five minutes on each side, until they are golden.
Briefly drain on paper towels
FOURTH STEP:
Serve immediately, while hot with applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, sour cream or even yogurt.
These could also be served with meat and a gravy, using these as a side dish.
Enjoy!