Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

2 large potatoes, peeled 1 medium onion peeled 2 eggs 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:
Grate the potatoes and onion on a large-hole grater. Press grated potatoes and onion between paper towels until dry. Combine eggs, milk, and butter, and beat lightly to combine. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Fold in grated potatoes and onion. Heat a heavy skillet and add vegetable oil. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into hot oil and flatten it with the spatula into a 4-inch pancake. Brown both sides. Keep warm in a 250° oven until served. Makes 8 to 10 latkes.