Ingredients

4 eggs, separated

8 large potatoes peeled grated and drained (about 4 pounds)

1 large onion, grated

salt pepper to taste

pinch of baking powder

1 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

Beat egg whites until still and dry. In a large bowl mix potatoes, onions egg yolks salt and pepper and baking powder.

Add egg whites, fold in and mix well.

Heat oil in a large frying pan and drop latkes from a large cooking spoon into the hot oil. Fry golden brown on both sides, drain on paper towel.

Can be sereved with meats or with sugar, applesauce or sour cream.