Potato Latkes

Serves 24 Latkes

3 tsp. vegetable oil, preferably canola
2 lbs. russet(Idaho) potatoes (4-5) peeled
3/4 c. finely chopped red onions
1/4 c. all purpose white flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs

Set the racks at the middle and lower positions.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Prepare 2 (dark) baking sheets by brushing each one with 1 tsp. of oil
Grate potatoes
Place in a large bowl and add onions, flour, salt and pepper and toss.
Add eggs and oil
Mix
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of potato onto the baking sheets.
Bake until browned on bottom.
Turn and bake for 5 minutes longer

Latkes may be prepared ahead and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. Preheat to 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Allison G., Julian Middle School