Potato Latkes (aka Potato Pancakes)

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I may just be a goy, but I love me some Potato Latkes.  I was always excited when I came down on a Sunday morning to the smells of cooking bacon, and potato pancakes on the griddle.

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve had the opportunity to cook up a quick batch of doughy potato goodness, but given how simple they are, I can only blame myself.

So, since it’s Hanukkah, and since I’m in the mood for some Latkes, I’d figure I’d throw my recipe up here for all to share.

Potato Latkes

Ingredients:

• 2 large Potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1/4 cup grated Onion
• 3 Eggs, beaten
• 3 Tbsp Flour
• 1 Tbsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Oil or Butter or Shortening (for frying, use something with a high smoke point)

Directions:

1. In a towel, cheesecloth, whatever, wring out the shredded Potato until they’re as dry as possible.
2. Stir together Potatoes, Onion, Eggs, Flour and Salt in a large bowl.
3. On a griddle or in a large skillet, over medium high heat, melt the Butter or Shortening, or heat the oil.
4. Place large spoonfuls of Potato mixture into the heated oil and press down to form 1/4 in patties.
5. Brown on one side, then flip and brown the other side.
6. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, whipped cream, butter and maple syrup or whatever else you think sounds good.

Now I like my latkes with lots of Black Pepper, and a glob of Sour Cream.  But that isn’t appealing to some people in the morning, so please feel free to throw Jalepeños, extra Onions, Cheese, or whatever else you might prefer on top.

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