German Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 small onion
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Oil (for frying)
• Applesauce or sour cream (for serving, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes and Onion:
   • Peel the potatoes and the onion.
   • Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or a food processor.
   • Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This will help make the pancakes crispy.
2. Mix the Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion.
   • Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Fry the Pancakes:
   • Heat a generous amount of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Scoop about 2-3 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the pan for each pancake. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon or a spatula to form patties.
   • Fry the pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
4. Serve:
   • Remove the pancakes from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
   • Serve hot, optionally with applesauce or sour cream.