Perfect Potato Latkes

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December 02, 2012  

Perfect Potato Latkes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 minutes each latke
Servings: 6-8 medium latkes
* *** VIDEO *** This is hands down the best smell of my childhood memories. Latkes frying in my moms kitchen during Chanukah.

Ingredients



 


3 medium potatoes, peeled

1 medium onion

4 eggs

1 tsp celery salt

2 tbsp flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp white pepper

3 tbsp canola oil, for frying

Directions

Peel and grate the potatoes and onion into a mixing bowl, add the rest of the ingredients excluding the oil.  mix with fork until well combined.

 
Place oil into shallow pan on medium heat.  Using your hands, form patties over bowl and lightly squeeze excess liquid before placing into hot oil.  Fry until golden brown (approx. 3 minutes each side.)


 



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Reader Comments

jigsaw20

Posted On Dec. 03, 2012
You peel the potatoes and the onions AND? do you grate them or can i just put them in my food chopper?

freedz

Posted On Dec. 03, 2012
Any tips on make ahead Latkes?? I LOVE them fresh but there are to many things to do for party to save them for last. What is the best way to make Latkes ahead of time?

iamdevorah

Posted On Dec. 05, 2012
I just made a batch of these and they're incredible! Light, fluffy, and crispy. Thank you!

hannahbc88

Posted On Dec. 21, 2012
I wanted to say thank you for this amazing recipe. It was delicious.

Rachel S

Posted On Dec. 23, 2012
These latkes were amazing! I love all of Chef Davids recipes so far. Keep them coming!
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