Traditional Latkes

Here's a traditional recipe for potato pancakes otherwise known as latkes.

Ingredients:
2 cups grated raw potatoes (use Baker, Idaho, Russet or Yukon Gold)
2 eggs
1 tsp. Baking powder
1 ½ tsp. Salt
Pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
1 tbsp. flour
1 small onion (or a tbsp. Of dehydrated onions)
Oil for frying

Directions:
Grate potatoes and drain well. Blend all remaining ingredients. Heat oil in large skillet and fry till brown on both sides. Serve with applesauce or sour cream.

Devorah Stone is the mother of three children, a freelance food writer and passionate cook. She is a regular contributor to Amateur Chef Magazine.

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