Name: Silver Dollar Latkes
Yield: Makes about 24
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fine plain dried breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 3 pounds russet potatoes (3 or 4), peeled; 1 pound onions (about 3 medium); 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons (or more) schmaltz (chicken fat), duck fat, or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil

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Sure, this recipe can make standard-size latkes, but the minis are just right for noshing while chatting.

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