• 3 lb. potatoes
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 tbs. all-purpose flour or matzah meal
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 onion, minced
• Black pepper, to taste
• Paprika, to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate the potatoes with a grater or food
processor. Soak in cold water for 5 mins. 

Drain off all liquid, and squeeze the excess liquid out
by hand. Beat the eggs and mix with the grated potatoes and other ingredients,
except the oil. 

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium
high heat until very hot. Drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoons
into oil . 

Use a pancake turner to flatten them
out. Fry to golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).

Drain on paper towels. Serve topped with applesauce or sour cream.