Reibekuchen - the potato kind

(Potato Pancakes)
3 lbs potatoes grated
1 raw medium onion grated (optional)
3 Eggs
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper
1 TBs flour
2 TBs oatmeal
1 ts parsley (optional)
2 TBs oil
Peel and grate the potatoes. Drain the liquid. Mix the potatoes with eggs, grated onion, flour, oatmeal,, salt, parsley, and pepper.Heat the oil in a skillet and then put the dough in, 3 tablespoons at a time. Spread the dough out evenly. Bake on both sides until golden brown.
Serves: 4 – Great with apple sauce or sour cream and salmon