Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups shredded peeled potatoes (about 4 large)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
vegetable oil

Preparation

Rinse potatos in cold water (drain well).
Add egg, flour, onion, salt, and pepper; mix well.
In a skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat.
Drop batter by 1/3 cupfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form a pancake. Fry until golden brown; turn and brown other side.
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.