Potato Pancakes

3 large potatoes
1 small onion
2 eggs
1/2 C. sifted flour
Dash Pepper
Shortening for frying

Grate Potatoes and onions using a medium grater, grate into a bowl. Add unbeaten egg in bowl and stir until blended. Add flour, salt, pepper, and mix well. Put about 1/2 inch shortening in skillet. When hot, spoon in about 1/4 cup of potato mixture for each pancake. Pat lightly to desired thickness, and brown until they are golden.