Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.)
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. bacon fat, margarine or butter

Preparation

Shred enough potatoes to measure 4 cups; drain.
Mix potatoes, eggs, onion, flour and salt.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until hot.
Pour in about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
Flatten each with spatula into pancake about 4 inches in diameter.
Cook pancakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
Keep warm.
Repeat with remaining batter.
(Add remaining bacon fat as needed to prevent sticking.)
Makes 16 pancakes.