Potato Pancakes

Instructions

1. Finely grate potatoes and onion into a large bowl.

2. Drain off any excess liquid.

3. Mix in egg, salt, and pepper.

4. Add enough flour to make the mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.

5. Preheat the oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

6. Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

7. Drop two or three 1/4-cup mounds of batter into hot oil, and flatten with back of a spatula to make 1/2-inch-thick pancakes.

8. Fry, turning pancakes once, until golden brown.

9. Transfer pancakes to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.

10. Keep warm in the oven until serving.

11. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.