How to Make Family Latkes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Latkes are a traditional Jewish dish that is often enjoyed during Hanukkah, but they are delicious any time of the year. These crispy, golden-brown potato pancakes are a beloved comfort food for many families, and everyone seems to have their own special recipe for them.

One of the things that makes latkes so special is that they are often passed down through generations. Each family has their own unique twist on the classic recipe, and it becomes a staple at holiday gatherings and fa...

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Ingredients

  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 latkes

  • Place potatoes in salted water and let sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Grate potatoes on a medium or fine setting. Press out liquid; this should produce about 4 cups grated potato.
  • Place grated potato in a bowl and stir in flour, onion, salt, and pepper. Fold in eggs.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Heat enough oil in a deep pan to reach 1/4 inch up the sides. Heat over medium-high heat until a drop of batter sizzles. Lower heat to medium.
  • Working in batches, drop batter into the hot oil in desired size and flatten into pancakes; brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared pans and keep warm in the preheated oven while you fry remaining batter.
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 400mg