In large bowl mix together mashed potatoes and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in eggs and grated potatoes, then the flour, baking powder, salt, caraway seeds, and pepper. Blend in milk.

Heat 1 tablespoon butter to sizzling in a large skillet. Drop potato mixture, about 2½ tablespoons at a time, into the skillet to form patties. Flatten slightly. Fry over medium-high heat until crisp and browned, turning once. Repeat with remaining· potato mixture, adding butter to skillet as needed. Serve hot.
Yields: 12 3-inch pancakes, 4 to 6 • servings.