POTATO SCHALET

Name: POTATO SCHALET
Ingredients: 5 each Large potatoes (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe)); 1 each Onion; 2 slices Bread (White bread, 1 inch thick); 3 each Crackers (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe)); 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste); 2 tablespoons Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally boiling fat. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening for modern preference.); 1 each Egg; 1 cup Water (Cold)

Potato Schalet is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for a satisfying meal. This traditional recipe features grated potatoes and onions, combined with bread and crackers for a unique texture. Baked to golden perfection, it's a savory and flavorful dish that's sure to please.

Ingredients

5 each Large potatoes (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
1 each Onion
2 slices Bread (White bread, 1 inch thick)
3 each Crackers (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
2 tablespoons Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally boiling fat. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening for modern preference.)
1 each Egg
1 cup Water (Cold)

Instructions

1Peel and grate the potatoes and onion.
2Soak the bread and crackers in water. Press out the excess water and add them to the grated potatoes and onion. Season with salt to taste.
3Add the butter (or vegetable shortening) and beaten egg to the potato mixture. Have plenty of hot fat in a pan. Put the potato mixture into the pan and pour one cup of cold water over it. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour, or until golden brown and cooked through.