Potato Pancakes
["2 lb. potatoes, grated into a bowl of cold water", "1 medium onion, very finely chopped", "2 eggs", "3 Tbsp. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "vegetable oil (for frying)"]
["Soak potatoes in water for 10 minutes; drain and squeeze dry in kitchen towel.", "In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except the oil; mix thoroughly.", "Pour oil in large skillet (1/8-inch deep).", "Place over medium heat.", "For each pancake, pour 1/2 cup potato mixture into the pan; flatten slightly.", "Cook about 8 minutes, until crispy and brown, turning once.", "Repeat with more oil and potato mixture.", "Serve with sour cream and applesauce, if desired.", "Makes 12 servings."]
["potatoes", "onion", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "pepper", "vegetable oil"]