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Perfect Potato Pancakes
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- SERVES
- 24
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
We'd be lying if we called these "quick & easy." This potato pancake recipe takes more time than other recipes, but they're not hard, and they're worth the extra effort! Make 'em for Hanukkah or a special side dish or appetizer. They'll taste the love!
What You'll Need
- 4 pounds Idaho Russet potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
What to Do
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In a food processor, process the potatoes and onions in batches, until finely chopped. Empty each batch into a strainer and, using a spoon, press down on the mixture to remove as much water as possible.
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In a large bowl, combine potato-onion mixture, the flour, bread crumbs, baking powder, salt, pepper, and eggs; mix well.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Using a serving spoon, spoon about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake into the hot oil, flattening into a pancake shape. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden on both sides.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and serve warm.
Serving Tips
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Make these small if you want to serve them as appetizers. Serve with the traditional fixin's of applesauce and sour cream.
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If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out our free eBook, Perfectly Easy Pancakes.
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Jbessjr 2476113
Aug 12, 2012
Liked the other receipe. Used mashed and grated potatoes.
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doglady521
May 03, 2012
they are peeled & grated
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Jeanniepalermo 1730294
Oct 09, 2015
Exactly what I thought, also!!
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MrsBuckeye
Dec 01, 2010
I have always made my latke's like this - well I have substituted bread crumbs for matzo meal. Tonight I had no matzo meal so I had to use bread crumbs - DELICIOUS. Nice way to start Chanukah. Latke's, sour cream and applesauce - my 5 yr old granddaughter reciting the blessing over the candles.
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chuckssis 0671558
Nov 29, 2010
I have always grated the potatos,they taste better that way.
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ANNACASTEEL24 5494036
Nov 29, 2010
thanks have been looken for this receipe my husband an kids are so happy that i have it an my potatoe cakes stay together thank you
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christine08
Jul 20, 2010
i thought the potatos would be shredded not pressed
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