German Potato Pancakes Recipe

Heat in a heavy skillet over low heat 1/4-inch shortening. Mix together and set aside, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper. Wash, pare and finely grate potatoes. Set aside. Blend dry ingredients into a mixture of 2 eggs (well beaten). Add grated onion. Pat potatoes dry. Add potatoes to egg mixture. Mix roughly. When shortening is hot, but not smoking, begin cooking. Use about 2 tablespoons for each pancake. Turn over only once.