Dad's Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

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• 4 large potatoes
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• 1 yellow onion
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• 1 large egg, beaten
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• 1 teaspoon salt
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• freshly ground black pepper to taste
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• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2. 2
   Finely grate potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Drain off any excess liquid.
3. 3
   Mix in egg, salt, and pepper. Add enough flour to make the mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
4. 4
   Heat 1/4 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drop two or three 1/4-cup mounds of batter into hot oil, and flatten with back of a spatula to make 1/2-inch-thick pancakes.
5. 5
   Fry, turning pancakes once, until golden brown. Transfer pancakes to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep warm in the oven until serving. Repeat until all potato mixture is used.
6. 6
   Serve warm, enjoy!