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German Potato Pancakes
German Potato Pancakes
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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these authentic German Potato Pancakes deliver old-world flavor with simple ingredients. The clever technique of reserving potato starch ensures maximum crispiness while keeping the centers perfectly tender. Perfect for breakfast, as a side dish, or a comforting snack, these versatile pancakes pair traditionally with applesauce for a sweet-savory combination that's stood the test of time. Make a double batch—they'll disappear faster than you think! - Claude
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Ingredients
2 large potatoes, finely grated
2 large potatoes, roughly grated
1 small onion, roughly grated
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
Oil for frying
Apple sauce to serve
Directions
Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat.
Squeeze the moisture out of the potatoes, reserving the starch*.
Combine all ingredients and mix well, adding back the leftover starchy stuff from the potatoes.
Form into flat pancakey shapes and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on a wire rack, never on a paper towel.
Serve with applesauce.
Servings\Yield
Makes 8 pancakes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 pancake) - Calories: 95; Total Fat: 3g (Saturated Fat: 0.5g); Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 30mg; Total Carbohydrates: 15g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g); Protein: 2g; Calories from Fat: 27 (28%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
*After you have squeezed all of the moisture out of the potatoes, let it settle in a bowl. The gooey stuff at the bottom is the starch. Drain off the water and scoop that out to add to the pancake mixture.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: potato, pancakes, german, breakfast, side
🗂️ Categories: 🥞 Breakfast & Brunch, 🌽 Sides, 🍅 Veggies
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
German Potato Pancakes was added on May 07, 2025 and last updated on May 07, 2025.
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