Apple Latkes

  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups orange juice, yogurt or milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Dash of salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar depending on taste
  • 3 medium apples, peeled and coarsely grated
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Confectionery sugar

Mix eggs with orange juice, yogurt, or milk in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and grated apples. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet. Drop about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter into the hot oil. Cook about 2 minutes on each side, or until slightly golden. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with confectionery sugar, and serve.

Makes approximately 36 latkes.

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