Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Kartoffelpuffer (potato Pancakes)

Category: Oktoberfest

2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered

1 large onion, quartered

1/2 cup milk

1/2 − 1 cup flour (use 1/2 cup flour with drier

potatoes; up to 1 cup with more watery potatoes)

2 teaspoons salt

2 eggs

Vegetable oil

Grate potatoes and onion into a bowl. Add milk, then stir in flour, salt, and eggs.

Mix well.

In a large, heavy skillet heat 1/2 inch frying oil until hot. Drop potato batter (1/4

cup per pancake) into skillet and fry until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

Drain on a paper towel.