About the Recipe
These latkes are perfectly fluffy, golden, and light—not dense—thanks to a secret ingredient: self-rising flour. Don’t have any on hand? No problem! Just swap it for all-purpose flour mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking powder. For the best texture and flavor, use golden potatoes.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 4 large golden potatoes, peeled
- 3 small white onions, peeled
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons self-rising flour (or 1 tsp baking powder + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour)
- 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
- Sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for serving
Preparation
Directions:
Disclaimer: Always take caution when frying anything!
1. Prepare the Onions:
- Grate the onions using a food processor or hand grater.
- Squeeze out the excess liquid and transfer the onions to a large bowl.
2. Grate the Potatoes:
- Grate the potatoes and add them directly to the bowl with the onions.
- Do not strain the potatoes; their starchy water is key to fluffy latkes.
3. Mix the Batter:
- Add the eggs, self-rising flour, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Stir thoroughly to ensure the starch from the potatoes is evenly incorporated.
4. Fry the Latkes:
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and fry the other side until crisp and cooked through.
5. Drain and Serve:
- Remove the latkes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy the perfectly fluffy, golden latkes, and share the love!