The Gold Family Latkes A recipe from the NBC Today Show (1999) Serves 6 Active time: 40 minutes Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr. This recipe makes two large latkes (which are cut into small wedges for serving), as opposed to the more common individual latkes 2 lb large boiling potatoes 3 tablespoons coarsely grated onion 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Cook potatoes in salted water to cover until barely tender, about 15-20 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Cool potatoes and peel with a sharp knife. Coarsely shred potatoes lengthwise (long strands help hold the latkes together) into a bowl using the large holes of a grater and stir in onion, salt and white pepper to taste. Heat one tablespoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add half of potatoes, spreading with a spatula to form an even cake. Cook until the underside is golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Invert a large plate over skillet and invert latke onto plate. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and slide latke back in. Cook until underside is brown, 10-12 minutes. Slide latke onto serving plate and keep warm. Make another in the same manner. Cut latkes into wedges and serve with apple-cranberry sauce.