Russian Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Russet potatoes, peeled and soaked in salt water
1 egg
1/2 c. plus 4 Tbsp. flour
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. oil
grated onion to taste

Preparation

Grate potatoes fine.
Combine all ingredients.
Fry in 1/16-inch oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with sour cream, applesauce and/or grape jelly.