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Apple Latkes

Ingredients

• 2 well beaten eggs
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice (yogurt or milk may be substituted)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (depending on taste)
• 3 medium peeled apples (coarsely grated)
• Vegetable oil for frying
• confectioner's sugar

Directions

1. Mix eggs with orange juice, yogurt, or milk in a bowl.
2. In another bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar and then add to the egg mixture along with the grated apples.
3. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet. Allow 1 large tablespoon of batter per latke or pancake, drop into the hot oil.
4. Cook about 2 minutes on each side, or until slightly golden.
5. All latkes to drain on paper towels
6. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve.