Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb.), peeled
1 medium onion (optional)
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
about 1/2 c. oil for frying

Preparation

Grate the potatoes and onions (if you are using them) with the grating disk of food processor or using the large holes of a hand-held grater.
Transfer the potatoes and onions to a colander. Squeeze mixture to press out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to bowl.
Mix in the egg, salt, pepper, flour and baking powder.