POTATO LATKES



INGREDIENTS

2 large potatoes, peeled (Idaho are perfect)
1 small onion or 1/2 large - shredded
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking flour
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Salt & pepper to taste
Canola oil for frying
For serving: sour cream, lox or apple sauce


DIRECTIONS

Either use a grater or processor (with the metal blade attached) to shred the potatoes
Put shredded potatoes in a towel, wrap tight and squeeze out the water - put into a bowl
Shred onion same way and add to the potatoes with the eggs, flour, baking powder, s & p and dill - mix really well
Heat 1/8 - 1/4 inch oil in a large pan over medium until hot but not smoking
For each latke, put 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture carefully into the pan and flatten slightly
Fry turning the latkes once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes
Drain on paper towels
Remove any loose bits of potato mixture between batches with a slotted spoon
Add more oil as necessary

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