Description
Learn how to make German potato pancakes the easy way. This recipe uses frozen hashbrowns and onion powder to save you time and effort while still delivering great taste.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs frozen shredded hashbrowns [thawed and drained-if needed]
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 2 large eggs [beaten]
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rice flour [not glutinous rice flour]
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup neutral-tasting oil for “frying” [more or less]
Instructions
- Mix the eggs, onion powder, sea salt, and, ground white pepper.
- Add the AP and rice flour to the egg mixer, and whisk together into a paste.
- Add and fold the shredded hashbrowns together with the egg batter using a silicone spatula until completely combined.
- Heat a cast iron pan on medium-high heat. Add a thin layer (about 2-3 Tablespoons or 2 good swirls) of neutral-tasting oil. Allow the oil to heat (it will being to shimmer).
- Scoop up about 3 Tablespoons of batter (I like to use a cookie scoop for this) into the cast iron pan and gently press so it’s nice and even. Let them brown on one side (about 3-5 minutes) and then flip them (I like a fish spatula for this).
- Place the cooled potato pancakes in a single layer on a cooling rack nested into a baking sheet
- Continue this process; oil, batter, and flip until all are done.
Equipment
Lodge Cast Iron Pan, 12″, Black
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Mora Ceramics Large Mixing Bowls Set of 2 – 5.5 & 3.6 Qt (Earl Grey)
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Prep Solutions 3 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
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U-Taste Silicone Spatula Set with 600 Degrees Fahrenheit Heat Resistant (Teal/Aqua Sky)
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Storage
Fridge
Potato Pancakes can last in the fridge for 3–4 days if stored in an airtight container.
Freeze
Conversely, you can also freeze your potato pancakes for up to three months. Enjoy them anytime!
- Let the pancakes cool completely
- Place the cooled potato pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat
- Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight airtight container
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sides, Street Food, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German, German-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
