Potato Pancakes

6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds)
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 to 2 cups vegetable oil

Wash, peel, and coarsely grate potatoes.  In a small bowl, pour cold water over grated potatoes to cover; set aside.  In a medium bowl, beat eggs well.  Stir in parsley flakes and onion powder.  Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.  Stir flour mixture into eggs.  Drain potatoes well.  Blot potatoes with paper towel.  Add potatoes to egg mixture.  Heat oil in skillet till hot (if electric skillet, heat to 375).  Drop potato pancakes by tablespoonfuls in hot oil.  Brown on each side, about 3 or 4 minutes.  Remove pancakes from skillet and drain on paper towel.  Repeat with remaining mixture.  Serve with applesauce, sour cream, or butter, if desired.  Makes 16 (2 inch) pancakes.

Submitted by Nana