Potato Pancakes

Ingredients for Potato Pancakes

• 4 large baking potatoes (about 4 lb)

• 3 tablespoons plain flour

• 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• dash of ground cinnamon

• freshly ground black pepper

• 60ml minced onion

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• neutral oil (such as safflower), for frying

• Kosher salt

• 240ml applesauce

• 240ml soured cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°.

Peel potatoes and place in cold water.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Pat potatoes dry and grate on the large holes of a grater. (Long grated shreds are best.)

Place grated potatoes in a large bowl, add onion, and toss. Add flour mixture and toss, breaking up clumps. (This may take a bit of time, as the dry ingredients must be well distributed.) Add eggs and combine well.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat about 1" oil over high heat. Test heat by carefully dropping a little piece of potato in the oil. If it bubbles violently, the oil is ready.

Using a slotted spoon, place spoonfuls of potato mixture (drained of excess liquid) into oil. Fry until just golden, about 2 minutes on each side. (They will not be cooked through.) Drain on paper towels. Continue until all potato mixture is used. Note: As you get toward the bottom of the bowl, the potatoes will be wetter. They will need to be pressed and will take a bit longer to cook. Arrange latkes on a baking sheet; transfer to oven and bake for about 10 minutes on each side. They will turn a rich golden brown. Season with salt to taste. Serve with applesauce and soured cream, if desired.

Disclaimer

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