2 1/2 c. grated raw potatoes
4 T. finely chopped onion
1 t. salt
2 large eggs
3 T. matzah meal or fine, dry breadcrumbs
freshly grated pepper
oil and butter

Optional: Sour cream and / or apple sauce

1. Peel and grate 3 large potatoes and press the excess moisture out thoroughly
2. Lightly beat the eggs
3. Stir in onion, salt, and breadcrumbs
4. If the batter is too moist, add some more matzah meal or crumbs
5. Add black pepper to taste
6. Heat large frypan with butter and an equal amount of oil. Butter/oil combination should be about 1/4" in the pan.
7. Drop heaping spoonfuls and flatten with the back of the spoon
8. Fry on one side until golden brown and crisp and turn and fry on the second side
9. Drain on paper towel
10. Serve hot with sour cream and apple sauce

Makes 10 - 12 medium sized panicakes

Recipe can easily be doubled