Potato Latkes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 T. crushed saltines
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 t. baking powder
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• vegetable oil for frying
• sour cream for serving

Instructions

1. Combine the potatoes, onion, saltines, egg, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Fill a large skillet with 1/4-1/2 inch vegetable oil and heat until very hot, but not smoking.
3. Scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten each latke with a spatula.
4. When golden on the bottom, flip over and continue frying until golden on the top. (2-3 minutes per side)
5. Keep warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.