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Potato Cakes

Cultural Context

Originating from Eastern Europe, Potato Cakes, or Draniki, are a beloved comfort food in Russia and neighboring countries. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, they reflect the resourcefulness of home cooking. Often served during family gatherings or festive occasions, these crispy cakes have gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in Jewish and other cuisines.

RussianRUmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
5g dry yeast
50ml fresh milk
300g boiled potatoes
200g wheat flour
30g sugar
3g salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

1

Activate the dry yeast by mixing 5g of dry yeast with 50ml of fresh milk and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

2

Boil 300g of potatoes until tender, then mash them using a sieve and spoon to ensure they are smooth without lumps.

3

Strain 200g of wheat flour through a sieve to remove clumps.

4

Add 30g of sugar and 3g of salt to the mashed potatoes and mix well with the activated yeast using chopsticks.

5

Knead the dough by hand, adding 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to prevent sticking.

6

Let the dough rise for 2 hours until it has swelled.

7

Rub a little oil on your hands to prevent the dough from sticking, then mold the dough into cake shapes.

8

Let the molded cakes rest for 30 minutes to puff up before baking.

9

Bake the cakes at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes until soft and spongy.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

sievespoonchopsticksbaking tray

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

DranikiLatkes

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