Old-Fashion Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes
1 small onion
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup cooking oil

Preparation

Peel and grate potatoes and onion, place in bowl and cover; set aside for 10 minutes.
Liquid will run from the potato/onion mixture.
Drain any liquid that forms.
Stir in the slightly beaten eggs.
Add flour, salt and baking powder and mix thoroughly.
On the stovetop, in a large heavy skillet, heat cooking oil on medium heat.
Drop potato batter into pan and flatten, (size is personal choice) and brown on both sides.
Cook for 5- 7 minutes on each side.
Drain on brown paper.
Serve with warm cinnamon applesauce or sour cream and chives.