German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelkloesse) - Food Wishes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Peel, quarter, and bake the potatoes until tender.

Let the potatoes cool slightly before mashing.

Combine mashed potatoes with flour, eggs, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.

Knead mixture until smooth and well combined, about 3-5 minutes.

Divide dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

Make a small indentation in each ball and fill with bread cubes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop dumplings into boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and toss dumplings gently until golden.

Garnish with fresh chives before serving.

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