Latkes

Don't worry about eating fried food when you serve these latkes.  It's not an every day thing so relax and ENJOY !

5 potatoes

2 onions

3 eggs

1 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1/4 to 3/4 cup flour

canola oil for frying

Grate peeled potatoes into a large bowl and cover with cold water while you finely chop the onions.  Drain potatoes well, and add remaining ingredients, using just enough flour to hold the pancakes together.

In a hot fry pan add enough oil to cover the bottom and just start up the side of the pan.  When oil is hot drop 1/4 cup of pancake mixture onto the hot oil and flatten with a spatula.  Fry on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels. 

You'll taste the first batch (yes you will) and can adjust the flame and the seasonings if necessary. 

Serve with applesauce. 

Entertaining tip:  Make some bite sized and freeze them for your next party.  They re-heat straight from the freezer and work well as an hor doeuvre, served with soy sour cream and caviar.