Raw Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shredded raw potatoes
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
shortening (for frying)

Preparation

Wash, pare and shred potatoes.
Put in ice water to prevent discoloration.
Let stand 10 minutes and drain.
Mix potatoes with eggs and dry ingredients.
Heat shortening in frypan, having shortening 1/8-inch deep.
Drop pancake batter in by spoonfuls and spread around.
Fry until well browned on one side; turn and brown on other side.
Makes about 8 medium sized pancakes.