Delicious Potato Latkes/Pancakes

The outside of these tasty potato pancakes or latkes is crispy, and the inside is soft. These are great as a snack or side dish, especially during holidays like Hanukkah.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 small onion
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Grate the peeled potatoes using a grater or food processor

Finely chop the onion

Place the grated potatoes and chopped onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs

Add the grated potato-onion mixture to the beaten eggs and mix well

Stir in the flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder until the mixture is well combined

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with a spatula to form pancakes

Fry the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy

Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil

Serve the potato latkes/pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce