Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled or scrubbed (keep in water to provent browning)
• 1 medium onion, chopped finely
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 3 tablespoons flour
• Oil for frying (cooking spray for low-fat latkes)
• applesauce or sourcream (optional)

Directions

1. Grate potatoes (by hand or with food processor)
2. Add onion,eggs, salt, pepper and flour
3. Mix well
4. Pour enough oil to cover pan
5. Fry the batter by heaping tablespoons in oil
6. Top with applesauce or sourcream

Alternative Directions for Low-fat latkes

1. Grate potatoes (by hand or with food processor)
2. Add onion,eggs, salt, pepper and flour
3. Mix well
4. Spray cookie sheet with cooking oil spray
5. Place heaping tablespoon portions on cookie tray
6. Spray again with cooking oil spray
7. Bake at 450 degrees F. till top is browned, flip and bake if needed.
8. Top with applesauce or sourcream