Classic Potato Pancakes

== Ingredients ==
* 1 medium Onion, peeled
* 4 large russet or Idaho potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds), peeled
* 2 large eggs
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
* applesauce and/or sour cream, for serving
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 200 °F. Place 2 non-stick baking sheets in oven.
# Using box grater or food processor fitted with grating disc, coarsely grate Onion and place in colander set in sink.
# Coarsely grate potatoes, add to colander, and set aside to drain.
# In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs, then whisk in flour.
# Press potatoes and Onion to extract as much liquid as possible, then add to egg/flour mixture. 
# Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 
# Using wooden spoon or hands, mix well, but do not overwork.
# In heavy-bottomed, 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter until hot but not smoking. 
# Drop 4 scant 1/4-cup portions of Potato mixture into pan and flatten with spatula to form four 3-inch pancakes.
# Fry until bottoms are golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes, then turn over and fry until golden-brown and crisp, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. 
# Transfer to paper towels to drain; season immediately with salt and pepper. 
# Keep warm on baking sheets in oven while making remaining pancakes.
# Using paper towels, carefully wipe out pan. 
# Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter and fry 4 more pancakes. 
# Repeat with remaining batter, wiping out pan and adding 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter before each batch.
# Serve pancakes hot with applesauce and/or sour cream.
# Makes about 24 pancakes.
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