Potato Latkes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
1 egg
2 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. grated onion, drained
1/2 tsp. salt
oil
sour cream
applesauce

Preparation

Peel and shred potatoes (2 cups).
Place potatoes in colander; press down to extract as much liquid as possible.
In medium bowl, lightly beat eggs with onion.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper and the potatoes.
In large skillet, heat 1/2-inch oil to 350\u00b0.
Spoon tablespoon of potato mixture into hot oil, a few inches apart.
Flatten each to about 2 1/2-inch circle.
Fry until golden brown, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Keep warm in 200\u00b0 oven.
Serve with desired topping.