Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 5 to 6 medium potatoes
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 slices white bread, toasted
  • 1/3 cup mashed potato flakes, optional
  • Melted butter and toasted bread crumbs, optional

Instruction

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. , Peel and grate potatoes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, egg, salt and nutmeg. Add potatoes and mix until a stiff batter is formed, adding additional flour if necessary. , Slice toasted bread into 24 squares, 1/2-in. each; shape 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture around two bread squares, forming a 2-in. ball. , In a large stock pot, bring salted water to a boil; add the test dumpling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until dumpling is no longer sticky in the center. , If test dumpling falls apart during cooking, add the mashed potato flakes to the batter. Let batter sit for 5 minutes; form remaining dumplings. Add to boiling water; return to a boil and follow the same cooking procedure. , Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. If desired, drizzle with butter and sprinkle with crumbs.