Potato Pancakes

A snack that everyone enjoys. These went the quickest when made in class because everyone wanted one. Simple to make and delicious to eat.

Ingredients:
              3 pounds potatoes peeled
              6 ounces onions peeled and grated
              4 1/2 ounces flour
              6 eggs
              1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
              salt to taste
              pepper to taste
              Oil as needed

1. Gather all ingredients and equipment

2. Finely grate the peeled potatoes into a bowl of cold water

3. Grate the onion and store aside

4. Lift the grated potatoes into a strainer. Carefully drain off the water, but do not pour out the potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Return drained potatoes to bowl with the starch

5. Add all other ingredients, except the oil. Blend well. In a large sautoir, heat 1/4 inch of oil to 350 degrees F

6. Using a 2 ounce scoop, make a mound of the mixture in the frying pan, and flatten to 1/3 inch pancake. Work quickly so that the pancakes will cook at the same rate

7. Fry on both sides to a golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack or absorbent paper to drain. Serve immediately, or hold uncovered at 136 degree F or higher