Lotsa Latkes!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 large onion, grated
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour or matzo meal
• 1½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Sour cream and applesauce for serving

Instructions

1. 1Grate potatoes and onion. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2. 2Combine potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. 3Heat ¼ inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4Drop ¼ cup portions of batter into hot oil. Flatten with a spatula.
5. 5Fry 4–5 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy.
6. 6Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 200°F oven while frying batches.
7. 7Serve hot with sour cream and applesauce.