Ingredients
4 very large potatoes
1 egg
1 tbsp salt
1 dash pepper
1 tbsp flour
2 tsp grated onion
1/2 tsp baking powder
Directions
Peel and grate the potatoes Drain off half the liquid. Then add
remaining ingredients and mix very well. Drop by teaspoon into very
hot oil (475 deg,) in skillet.Brown well on both sides.May be frozen
by placing pancakes between layers of aluminum foil.When ready to
serve,reheat uncovered,in 450 deg. oven until crispy.Serve with apple
sauce. This method will give you 100 2" diameter pancakes.If you use
a much larger spoon,cup,etc,you will of course get larger
pancakes,less cooking, still the same delicious taste....
Servings: 100 servings
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