Ingredients
2 cup grated potatoes
3 eggs
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 1/4 tsp salt
3 tsp onion, grated
1 oil
1 applesauce or sour cream
Directions
After grating the potatoes, place in a cloth towel and wring them out
to remove as much moisture from them as possible. Place the potatoes
in a bowl, and blend thoroughly with the eggs. Combine and sift the
flour and salt and add to the potato mixture along with the grated
onion. Heat at least 1 tsp of the oil in a large skillet and place
the potato mixture in. Brown on one side, and reverse process until
all sides are crisp. Drain on a paper towel.
Servings: 12 pancakes
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