German Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 2  eggs 
• 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 6 medium potatoes shredded peeled
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix in potatoes and onion.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp.
4. Drain on paper towels.