1 c. warm water or milk, 110 to 115 degrees
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 env. (1/2 tbsp.) dry yeast
4 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
Oil
Sour cream, caviar or lox or Caramelized Applesauce (see recipe)

In small bowl, combine milk, sugar and yeast.

In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick. Add yeast mixture, salt, butter and flour and beat until smooth. Cover with towel and let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled.

In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff then gently fold into yeast mixture.

In heavy skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil to 375 degrees. Using 1 tablespoon of butter for each latke, cook until golden brown on one side then turn and fry until golden brown on other side, about 2 minutes per side.

Add additional oil to pan if needed. Serve with sour cream, caviar, or Caramelized Applesauce.