Potato Latkes (Pancakes)
5 large potatoes, washed and shredded (I use 3 bags of the Simply Potato shredded potatoes--LOL)
1 small onion grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons matzoh meal (it is OK to omit this item)
2 eggs
vegetable oil for frying
Put potatoes, onions, salt, pepper & matzoh meal in a bowl
In another bowl beat eggs, then add to potato bowl and mix well.
Heat oil in frypan, gently drop potato mixture in heated oil
Cook on each side 5-7 minutes depending on how crispy and well done you like them
Place on paper towel to drain.
Serve with applesauce or sour cream
(can substitute sweet potato if desired)
Sufgan Yot (pronounced Soft-gaan-Yoat)
Munchkin type donuts American cousins to this Israeli Chanukah treat
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 pint heavy cream
**oil for frying
powdered sugar
cinnamon
Pour oil (about 3 inches deep) into a medium size pot.
Heat at a low setting DO NOT LET IT BOIL
While heating, beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in flour, sugar and cream.
Mix together well.
Pour a few large spoonfuls of batter into the oil one at a time (be careful of spattering oil)
When they float to the surface, turn them over with a long handled spoon.
Takes about 6 minutes.
Scoop out of oil with a slotted spoon and cool on paper towel.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon or sugar/cinnamon mixture
