Idaho Potato Pancakes
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A classic recipe for savory Idaho potato pancakes. Freshly grated potatoes are mixed into a thin batter and fried in bacon fat until brown and crisp for a perfect side dish or breakfast.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 20 mins | None | 12-16 pancakes |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Colander or cheesecloth
- Heavy skillet
- Spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 medium | Potatoes | Idaho or russet, peeled |
| 1 cup | Milk | None |
| 5 tablespoons | Flour | All-purpose |
| 2 large | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt | None |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Pepper | None |
| As needed | Bacon Fat | Or other drippings, for frying |
For Serving
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Apple Sauce | Spiced |
| As needed | Syrup | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- In a medium bowl, make a thin batter by whisking together the 1 cup milk, 5 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 large eggs.
Step 2: Grate and Drain Potatoes
- Peel and grate the 6 medium potatoes. Place the grated potatoes in a colander or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to drain as much liquid as possible until very dry.
Step 3: Combine and Fry
- Working quickly to prevent browning, add the drained 6 medium potatoes to the batter and mix well.
- Heat a generous amount of bacon fat or other drippings in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto the hot skillet, flattening each one slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry until the pancakes are deeply brown and crisp on the edges, about 3-5 minutes per side.
Step 4: Serve
- Remove from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with spiced apple sauce or syrup.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Potato pancake batter is best prepared and fried immediately to prevent the potatoes from discoloring and releasing excess water.
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