Latkes (Potato Pancakes)

Instructions
=== Wash potatoes well and peel. Grate coarsely into bowl. Grate onion and beat in eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Let set for 10 minutes. Drain off excess liquid. Heat oil for 1 minute in frying pan. Drop mixture into oil by rounded Tbs. When brown around edges, flip. Drain on paper towel. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream. ===