Latkes
These Hanukkah favorites are traditionally fried in oil to celebrate the oil of the eight nights of lights (like a menorah — the special Hanukkah candle holder — does). Our potato pancakes are oven-baked, which makes them easier, crunchier, and healthier — but there’s still a little symbolic oil in there!
- Average Cost: $8.19
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose white or wholewheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large russet potatoes or 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 small onion, peeled
- 1 large egg
- Applesauce and plain yogurt for serving
Directions
- Turn the oven on to bake and set it to 425 degrees. Lightly oil the baking sheet (or sheets) by spreading the oil around with your clean hand or a paper towel.
- Put the flour, baking powder, and salt in the small bowl and mix well.
- Use the large holes on your grater to grate the potato, then grate the onion too.
- Put the potato and onion mixture in the colander inside the sink. Using a paper towel, press the potato mixture down to squeeze out and blot up some of the extra moisture. Stir the mixture and blot again.
