Amish Potato Pancakes

Here’s a traditional, comforting Amish Potato Pancakes recipe—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect for breakfast or supper.

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Amish Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and grated

• 1 small onion, finely grated

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil or butter, for frying

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Instructions

1. Drain potatoes
   Place grated potatoes in a clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

2. Mix batter
   In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat skillet
   Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat with oil or butter.

4. Fry pancakes
   Drop ¼-cup portions into the pan and flatten slightly.
   Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

5. Serve hot

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Serving Ideas (Amish-style)

• With butter and maple syrup

• With applesauce

• With sour cream

• Alongside ham or sausage

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Tips

• Russets give the crispiest texture.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan.

• Keep warm in a 200°F oven while frying batches.

If you’d like, I can share a 3-ingredient version, a baked option, or old-fashioned Amish gravy to serve on top.