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Potato Pancakes

By Dorothy 'Gramie' (MacNamara) Leusch·Originally from Aunt Laura's 2003 cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 MEDIUM LARGE POTATOES
  • 1/2 TEASPOON SALT
  • 1 EGG, BEATEN
  • 2 TABLESPOONS FLOUR
  • 1 TEASPOON SUGAR
  • CRISCO

Method

  1. Peel the potatoes and grate.
  2. Drain excess water.
  3. Add the dry ingredients and the egg.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Fry in hot Crisco until golden brown on both sides in an iron skillet.

Family note

Gramie's potato pancakes were always a favorite of ours as kids. They were so crisp and good. None of us make them often today. They are a lot of work..but the memory of them is great!