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Potato Pancakes

Potato pancakes, a staple in many European cuisines, are so simple yet so comforting.

Some synonyms and variants: Latkes (Jewish), Boxties (Irish), Raggmunka (Swedish), Bramborak (Czech).

  • 1 large potato, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 garlic clove, mashed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 T flour
  • 2 t oil

Combine all ingredients. Fry the potato pancakes in oil till golden. Serve with sour cream.

Grandma Pancakes

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 2 T water
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 T icing sugar (optional)

Combine eggs, salt and water and beat thoroughly Sift flour adn sugar and beat into eggs until smooth. Allow to stand for at least 2 hours.

Heat griddle with a little oil. Pour small quantities of pancake mix onto griddle and swirl to disperse as thinly as possible. When dry on top, flip and fry other side until golden. Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.

Cat. Kati.
Cat. Kati.