Apollo Potato Pancakes

• 2 lbs potatoes, shredded into a bowl of cold water (6 medium potatoes)
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 12 teaspoon baking powder
• 12 teaspoon ground pepper
• vegetable oil (for frying)

1. Soak shredded potatoes in cold water about 5 minutes; drain and squeeze dry in a linen kitchen towel.
2. Combine the potatoes with onion, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper.
3. Stir well.
4. Pour oil into skillet to a depth of 1/8 inch; place over medium heat.
5. Portion 1/2 cup potato mixture into pan; flatten slightly.
6. Cook 8 minutes until brown, turning once.

potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder, ground pepper, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apollo-potato-pancakes-49641 (may not work)