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Friday, May 19, 2017

Molly Goldberg's Potato Latkes

From the Molly Goldberg Jewish Cookbook

Potato Latkes

4 potatoes, peeled, grated, and drained
1 onion, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons potato starch or flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup shortening or oil

Mix the potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, egg, potato starch or flour, and baking powder until very smooth.

Heat the shortening or oil in a skillet. Drop the mixture into it by the tablespoonful. Fry until browned on both sides. Drain well.

Serve with applesauce or sour cream.

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