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Pierre Franey’S Potato Pancakes Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins

?Ingredients:2 large russet potatoes, peeled1/2 onion, grated1 egg, beaten3 tablespoons all-purpose flourSalt and pepperVegetable oil, for fryingSour cream and/or applesauce, for servingDirections:Grate the potatoes into a large bowl. Add the onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper and mix well.Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into the skillet for each pancake and flatten slightly. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.Serve with sour cream and/or applesauce.

 3 Potatoes (about 1.25 lbs)
 to taste
 1 tb Butter
  c Half-and-half
 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
  c Flour
 ¼ c Finely chopped onion
 ½ ts Minced garlic
 2 tb Finely chopped parsley
 ground pepper to
 2 tb Vegetable oil
1

Put the potatoes in a saucepan and add cold water to cover and salt. Bring to the boil and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain and peel the potatoes and put them through a food mill or potato ricer.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, butter, half-and-half, eggs, flour, onion, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend well.

3

Heat the oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick. Spoon potato mixture into mounds and flatten to make patty shape. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown on one side. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes on the second side, or until golden brown. Do not overcook or pancakes will be dry to the taste. Serve hot