Homemade German Potato Pancakes
A traditional German recipe passed down by my great grandmother and a staple to my family’s annual Christmas dinner.
Makes a dozen pancakes
- 5 lbs of white potatoes
- 4 eggs
- 2 tbsp Maggi seasoning
- 1 onion
- ½ cup white flour
- 2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Step 1
Start by peeling 5 pounds of potatoes and placing them aside.
Step 2
Using either a food processor or a large-cut cheese grater, shred the potatoes into a large bowl.
Step 3
Finely slice the onion and measure the remaining ingredients and add them to the mixture.
Step 4
Using your hand, mix the ingredients into a consistent mixture being careful not to mash the potato shavings.
Step 5
Place the mixture into a large strainer and begin to form handfuls of potato into medium-sized balls.
Step 6
Fill a medium sized frying pan with canola oil and place on medium heat.
Step 7
Place the patties in the pan, making sure to leave space between each patty.
Step 8
Using a slotted spatula, flatten the pancakes individually.
Step 9
Frying each side for approx. 5 minutes until golden brown.
Step 10
After browning both sides, place the pancakes on paper towels, and pad down each side to remove the excess oil.
Enjoy plain or with apple sauce, served hot.
