Flakels
by Sepp
(Oshkosh,Wis. USA)
This is a recipe brought over to USA by German-Bohemian Immigrants.
Flakels
6 Idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled, cooled, mashed
Equal amount of white flour (self-rising best)
1 deep fat fryer, (Fry Daddy works good)
Oil of choice
Mix mashed potato mixture with flour until of pea-sized consistency. If too dry add a little milk; if too wet add more flour.
Place mixture in large flat glass dish or casserole, grease pan well first.
Flatten mixture until top is flat. Cover and place in refrigerator for several hours.
Prepare deep fryer, by heating up oil, filling fryer only half full of oil.
Take Flakel mixture, and with butter knife, cut into equal squares or rectangles.
One at a time, place carefully into hot oil. Cook until golden brown. Drain on plate with several paper towels underneath.
Serve with sour cream, ketchup, or possibly syrup.

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