Amish Potato Pancakes Recipe

Amish potato pancakes, also known as "Latkis," are a tasty dish made from grated potatoes and onions. Here's a homemade recipe:

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled
• 1 medium onion
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Step 1: Grate the Potatoes and Onion

• Grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer the squeezed potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
• Grate the onion and add it to the grated potatoes.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients

To the grated potatoes and onions, add the beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 3: Heat the Oil

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. You can test the oil's readiness by dropping a small bit of the potato mixture into the oil; it should sizzle.

Step 4: Fry the Pancakes

• Spoon a portion of the potato mixture into the hot oil, forming a pancake about 3-4 inches in diameter. Flatten it slightly with the back of a spoon.
• Fry the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to adjust the heat to ensure they cook evenly without burning.
• Remove the pancakes from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 5: Keep Warm

If you're making a batch of pancakes, you can keep them warm in a low oven (about 200°F or 93°C) while you finish frying the rest.

Step 6: Serve

Serve the Amish potato pancakes hot, with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite toppings.

These crispy and delicious Amish potato pancakes are a wonderful side dish or snack that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. Enjoy!