PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO
PANCAKES
 
2 lg. all-purpose potatoes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. sliced scallions
1 lg. egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. vegetable oil or as needed
1 tbsp. butter or as needed

Grate potatoes into large bowl. Toss with lemon juice to coat. Let stand 5 minutes; drain well. Add melted butter, flour, onion, scallions, egg, salt, pepper, and baking powder to potatoes; stir to mix well. In skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon each butter and oil. In batches of 3 or 4 pancakes, add potato mixture in heaping tablespoons to skillet. Flatten with tines of fork. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and keep warm in 300 degree oven. Repeat until mixture is used up, adding butter and oil as needed. Serve immediately. Accompany with country sausage and chunky applesauce. Makes about 16 pancakes.

 

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