SERVES:
makes 12-16 latkes

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups grated potato......2-3 medium large potatoes (see hints below)
1/4 cup grated onion
1 large egg
1 Tbs all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
vegetable oil for frying (or olive oil)

serve with applesauce or sour cream (or both)

PROCEDURE:

Peel the potatoes....you may need 2 or 3 depending on the size......and then use a box grater to shred them.........you're looking for 4 cups total.

Use the same box grater to grate about 1/4 cup onion into the mix.....then add 1 large egg, 1 Tbs all-purpose flour, salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

To cook the latkes, add about 1/4-inch vegetable oil to a large nonstick pan on medium to medium high heat and, when the oil is hot, use a quarter cup measure to add the grated potato to the pan.....use a spatula to flatten them out.....make sure they're not sticking to the pan.......and then cook them for about 2-3 minutes per side until they're golden brown....nice and crispy.....and cooked all the way through.

You can serve them as you go or keep them all on a cooling rack....on top of a baking tray in a warm oven.......and then serve the all at once with either apple sauce or sour cream....or a little of both on the side.

HINTS:

You can use either Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes....both work equally well in this recipe.