German Potato Pancakes

German Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

* 2 ½ pounds Russet potatoes, or any starchy potato, peeled and grated very finely

* 1 yellow onion, grated very fine

* 2 large eggs

* 1 tsp salt

* ¼ cup all purpose flour

* Oil for frying

Instructions

FIRST STEP:

After grating the potatoes, using a towel, thoroughly wring out all the liquid from the potatoes

Place the drained potatoes into a large bowl with the grated onion, salt, eggs and flour.

Mix it thoroughly with your hands, you want it to be somewhat tacky. Add a little more flour if it is too sticky

SECOND STEP:

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet

Place ⅓ to ½ a cup of mixture into the hot skillet

THIRD STEP:

Fry for three to five minutes on each side, until they are golden.

Briefly drain on paper towels

FOURTH STEP:

Serve immediately, while hot with applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, sour cream or even yogurt.

These could also be served with meat and a gravy, using these as a side dish.

Enjoy!