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Kartoffelpfannkuchen (Potato Pancakes) Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins

Kartoffelpfannkuchen is a German dish made of potatoes, eggs, and flour, pan-fried in butter or bacon fat. It is similar to the French dish called galettes de pommes de terre or the British dish called potato pancakes.

 2 1/2 c Potatoes; (2 Large) *
 3 c ;Water
 1 ts Lemon Juice
 1 ea Potato; Boiled, Mashed
 1 ea Egg; Large, Beaten
 2 tb Milk
 ½ ts Salt
 1 x Vegetable Oil; As Needed
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* Potatoes are grated on medium grater. 2 1/2 Cups Approx.

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Grate raw potatoes into water to which lemon juice has been added. Place potatoes in a strainer or cheese cloth and drain off liquid. Drain well. Beat raw and cooked potatoes with egg, milk, and salt to form a batter. Using 3 T oil for each batch, drop batter for 3 or 4 pancakes at a time in hot oil in a large frypan. When firm on the bottom side, loosen edges and turn. Brown on other side. Remove, drain on paper towel, and keep warm. Continue until all batter is used. Serve immediately.