2 lb Potatoes *                      1 1/2 ts Salt
     1 ea Medium onion *                    1/2 ts Baking powder
     2 ea Eggs                              1/2 ts Pepper
     3 tb Flour                               1 x  Vegetable oil for frying
 Soak potatoes in the water for 10 minutes; drain and squeeae dry in a
 kitchen towel. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the
 oil; mix thoroughly. Pour oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/8
 inch;Place ofer medium heat. For each pancake, pour 1/2 cup potato
 mixture into the pan; flatten slightly. Cook about 6 minutes until
 crispy and brown, turning once. Repeat with more oil and remaining
 potato mixture. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, if desired.
 Makes 12 servings. * 2 pounds potatoes, grated into a bowl of cold
 water. * 1 medium onion, very finely chopped.
                
                 Yields       
                12 servings                
