Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2-1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled ((about 4 large))
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream and applesauce for serving

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and white pepper until well blended. Set aside.
  • Using the shredding disk of a food processor or the large holes of a box grater, grate the potatoes.
  • Working with about half of the shredded potatoes at a time, place them on a double thickness of cheesecloth, gather up the ends and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl, stir in the eggs and onion until well mixed.
  • Place about 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. While the oil heats, add the flour mixture to the potatoes and combine well.
  • Using a large slotted spoon, place 2 tablespoon portions of the potato mixture in the hot oil, pressing them into patties about 3-inches in diameter. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Don't overcrowd the pan - you will probably need to fry the latkes in three separate batches.
  • Once the latkes are cooked, transfer them to a paper towel-lined platter to absorb any excess oil. Latkes can be kept in a warm oven (200°F), loosely wrapped in foil until ready to serve.
  • Serve with sour cream and homemade applesauce.