Kartoffelpfannkuchen (Potato Pancakes)

            2 1/2    cup                  potatoes; (2 large) *
            3        cup                  ; water
            1        teaspoon             lemon juice
            1        each                 potato; boiled, mashed
            1        each                 egg; large, beaten
            2        tablespoon           milk
            1/2      teaspoon             salt
            1        x                    vegetable oil; as needed

           *    Potatoes are grated on medium grater.  2 1/2 Cups Approx.

           Grate raw potatoes into water to which lemon juice has been added.  Place
           potatoes in a strainer or cheese cloth and drain off liquid.  Drain well.
           Beat raw and cooked potatoes with egg, milk, and salt to form a batter.
           Using 3 T oil for each batch, drop batter for 3 or 4 pancakes at a time in
           hot oil in a large frypan.  When firm on the bottom side, loosen edges and
           turn.  Brown on other side.  Remove, drain on paper towel, and keep warm.
           Continue until all batter is used.  Serve immediately.
           NOTE:   If potato cakes are served with meat, sprinkle with salt. Sprinkle with
          sugar if served with applesauce.