Polish Placki Kartoflane

== Description ==
(Potato Pancakes)
Purchased from the Weir Estate in Canton, Texas in 1990. Date on card says 1899.
== Ingredients ==
* 8 peeled potatoes
* 2 eggs
* 2 heaping Tablespoons flour
* 1 Tablespoon grated onion
* 1 teaspoon salt
* a pinch of freshly ground pepper if desired
== Directions ==
# Grate about 8 peeled potatoes and transfer to sieve to drip dry.
# When drippings have settled, pour off clear liquid and add remaining sediment (starch) to grated potatoes. 
# To mixture add 2 eggs, 2 heaping Tablespoons flour, 1 Tablespoon grated Onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. 
# Add a pinch of freshly ground pepper if desired. 
# Mix into a uniform batter and spoon into hot lard or oil in skillet. 
# Flatten each pancake gently with spatula, as they should be on the thin side. 
# Fry to a crisp golden brown on both sides and serve immediately. 
# Some like their Potato pancakes sprinkled with a little salt and topped with sour cream.
# Others prefer them sprinkled with just Sugar or Sugar and sour cream.
== Contributed by: ==
Cat's Recipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes