8 med. potatoes
3 eggs
1 sm. onion
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
Pepper, optional and to taste
Grated cheese, optional and to taste

Grate potatoes and onion; add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Drop heaping tablespoons into shortening and brown slowly on either side. Drain on paper towel.