German Potato Pancakes(Theresa Shea) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
1 egg
1 Tbsp. grated, raw onion
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
scant tsp. salt

Preparation

Peel and grate potatoes.
Do not include any excess moisture which accumulates.
Add egg and onion; stir well.
Add dry ingredients and mix until blended.
Drop batter by the heaping tablespoonfuls onto hot skillet, containing 1/4-inch shortening or bacon fat.
Spread with the spoon to form flat, even cakes.
Fry until crisp and golden brown.
Serve hot with applesauce.
Makes about 16.