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Potato drop cakes

Marion Harland’s original method for Potato drop cakes, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

DinnerVeganVegetarianSkilletPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook15 min
Est. serves4
Total30 min
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  • Pare, wash and grate six good-sized raw potatoes;
  • press out the water, add three well-beaten eggs and a heaping tablespoonful of flour, with salt to taste.

Historical transcription

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    Pare, wash and grate six good-sized raw potatoes; press out the water, add three well-beaten eggs and a heaping tablespoonful of flour, with salt to taste. Beat well, and drop by the great spoonful in deep, hot cottolene or other fat. Fry to a delicate brown.

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