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Potato Pancakes German Style Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr

?Potato pancakes German style are a type of pancake made with potatoes, flour, eggs, and milk. They are usually fried in a pan and served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or sugar.

 2 1/2 c Potatoes; (2 large) *
 1 ts Lemon juice
 1 ea Egg; large, beaten
 ½ ts Salt
 3 c ;water
 1 ea Potato; boiled, mashed
 2 tb Milk
 1 x Vegetable oil; as needed
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Grate raw potatoes into water to which lemon juice has been added. Place potatoes in a strainer or cheese cloth and drain off liquid. Drain well. Beat raw and cooked potatoes with egg, milk, and salt to form a batter. Using 3 T oil for each batch, drop batter for 3 or 4 pancakes at a time in hot oil in a large frypan. When firm on the bottom side, loosen edges and turn. Brown on other side. Remove, drain on paper towel, and keep warm. Continue until all batter is used. Serve immediately.