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Potato Pancakes

4 large Potatoes, Peeled

1/2 cup Grated onion

2 Eggs (slightly beaten)

2 Tbsp Flour

3/4 tsp Salt

Dash of Pepper

Dash of Nutmeg

Oil for frying (I use Canola)

Optional: Add about 1/2 tsp minced garlic.

1. Grate potatoes using medium grater. Pat with a paper towel to drain very

     well. Measure out 3 cups.

2. In a large bowl combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and

     nutmeg.

3. In large heavy skillet add oil to equal about 1/8 inch deep and slowly heat oil

     until very hot but now smoking.

4. For each pancake drop about 2 tbsp potato mixture into hot oil.

5. With spatula, flatten against bottom of skillet to make pancakes about 3-4

     inches in diameter. Be careful of spouting oil.

6. Fry for 2 or 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7. Drain well on paper towel.

8. Serve alone or with your favorite topping.

Suggested Toppings: Applesauce, sour cream, maple syrup.   I use sour cream.

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