Kartoffel Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Kartoffel Latkes (Potato Pancakes) Starchy baking potatoes such as russets are ideal for latkes.

Ingredients of Kartoffel Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

4 each Potato

1 tablespoon Onion grated

1 large Egg

1/3 cup Flour

3/4 teaspoon Salt

Oil or oil

Method of Kartoffel Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Squeeze out some of the moisture in the grated potatoes. Add onion, egg, flour and salt. Beat until well blended.

Put 1/2 inch of oil in the skillet. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot fat and fry until crisp and brown on both sides.

Remove pancakes and drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with sour cream, hot applesauce, cream cheese or apricot or prune puree, if desired.