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German Saxony Curd Potato Cakes (Sachsische Quarkkeulchen)

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6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients:

3 md. potatoes, cooked, peeled and chilled
1/2 cup raisins
Water
1-1/2 cups cottage cheese, drained
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
Grated peel of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions:

Press potatoes through a metal sieve or ricer, or mash thoroughly. Rinse raisins in hot water; drain on paper towels. In a blender or food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine processed cottage cheese, sieved potatoes, rinsed raisins, eggs, flour, salt, 1/3 cup sugar and lemon peel. Press mixture together to form a dough. Flour your hands. With floured hands, shape mixture into 6 to 8 flat cakes, 2 inches in diameter.

Preheat oven to 225°F.

Heat oil in a large skillet. Cook curd cakes in hot oil, a few at a time, 8 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Keep cooked cakes warm in oven.

In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle on both sides of cooked cakes.

Serve with applesauce, stewed plums or other stewed fruit. Makes 6 to 8 curd cakes.

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