Potato Latkes Recipe
- Cook Time: 37 Minutes
- Yield: 12 latkes
- This traditional Hanukkah dish is a cross between pancakes and hashbrowns.
Ingredients
- 6 medium sized russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup Minced Onion
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper, white ground
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp corn oil
Directions
- Peel potatoes and grate.
- Mix with onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Drain any excess liquid.
- Blot potatoes gently with a paper towel.
- Stir in eggs, flour, onion salt, white pepper and baking powder.
- Heat oil in large skillet on medium high heat.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the potato mixture onto hot skillet; flatten slightly.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- Brown on both sides, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Drain on absorbent paper towel.
- Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Tips
Although these are best when eaten immediately, they can be reheated by placing in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at 375F for 10 minutes or until hot.
