Best ever Latkes -- (from Mubina Lagare, vendor of bubble wands)

2 eggs
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
3 tbsp grated onion (optional)
1 c cool mashed potatoes
4 large baking potatoes
1-3 tbsp vegetable oil

Shred potatoes, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Whisk eggs, stir flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and grated onion. Whisk together, stir in masked potatoes. Add squeezed potatoes to egg mixture and stir until well-blended.

Heat oil until hot, form 3-4" circle, sauté 4 minutes per side.

Serve hot.

Other variations: zucchini and carrot latkes, leek and potato latkes

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