Potato Pancakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 °FPlace the grated potatoes and grated onion in a large kitchen towel or a nut bag

Step 2

Firmly twist the towel over the sink wringing out as much liquid as possible

Step 3

Open the towel, allow the mixture to loosen then wring out once more.In a large bowl mix eggs, flour, salt and pepper

Step 4

Add the potato and onion mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until completely coated

Step 5

Mixture should be thick, not runny

Step 6

If the mixture is too runny, add more flour 1 teaspoon at a time until the mixture thickens.Set a metal cooling rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet and set aside

Step 7

In a large skillet add oil ¼ inch deep and place over medium heat

Step 8

Drop a small amount of the potato mixture into the pan

Step 9

If it sizzles then it’s ready.Working in batches drop ¼ cup of mixture into the pan, gently pressing with the back of the measuring cup to slightly flatten

Step 10

Fry the potato pancakes, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side

Step 11

(Your oil should not be smoking, if it's too hot, turn down the heat) Transfer potato pancakes to the prepared wire rack and store in the oven while cooking the remaining latkes.Serve with cottage cheese, sour cream or applesauce.Note: If the mixture becomes wet while making the latkes, gently stir it to remix.