Latkes

To make about 12 latkes pancakes.



5 medium sized potatoes

3 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

1 egg

Oil for frying



Peel the potatoes and grate them in the food processor or by hand.

Place the grated potatoes in a sieve and allow all liquids to strain

out. Squeeze to make sure all liquids have been strained. (the less

liquid, the latkes will be more crisp and crunchy). Place potatoes in

a bowl, add flour, salt, pepper and egg. Mix all well. Heat oil to

high temp. Take a tablespoon of the mixture and place in hot oil.

Add more latkes and continue to fry till all latkes are brown on both

sides. Take out and place on paper towel to absorb oil. Serve hot

with sour cream or applesauce. ** 1 grated onion can be also added to

the mixture.