German Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. salt
6 medium potatoes (3 c.), grated
1 Tbsp. grated onions (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients and set aside.
Put grated potatoes in bowl; add eggs, onion and flour mixture, beating thoroughly with spoon.
Heat oil in heavy skillet.
When oil is hot, spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake into oil, leaving about 1/2-inch between pancakes.
Cook over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on one side.
Turn carefully and brown on other side.