Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. russet potatoes
1 onion, small, shredded
1 egg
2 tablespoons bread crumbs, dry, plain
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Sour Cream (optional)
Holiday Red Applesauce
Instructions:
1. Peel potatoes and immediately shred them (use a food processor or a hand
grater). Place shredded potatoes and onion in colander in sink and press
with paper towels to release excess liquid.
2. Transfer to large bowl and beat in egg, bread crumbs, salt, and baking
powder.
3. Heat two large skillets over high heat 1 to 2 minutes. Divide oil
between skillets. Heat oil until the handle of a wooden spoon sizzles when
immersed.
4. To make a latke, drop about 1 Tbs. of the potato mixture in skillet and
flatten lightly. Latkes should not touch in skillet. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per
side, or until browned and cooked through.
5. Remove latkes with slotted spatula and place on paper towels to absorb
excess oil. Serve immediately with Holiday Red Applesauce and/or sour cream.
You can also freeze latkes and crisp them on a baking sheet in a 350 F oven
at a later time.
Makes
18 to 20 latkes: Nutrition per latke: 72 cal.; 1 g pro.; 4 g fat; 7 g carb.;
148 mg sod.; 12 mg chol.