How To Make German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelklöße)

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.

Start by drinking beer while preparing the dish.

Peel and chop 3 pounds of russet potatoes.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and simmer the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly before mashing them with a potato masher.

In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup of flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Knead the mixture until it becomes a dough, adding more flour if necessary.

Wet your hands and shape the dough into 11 large balls, ensuring they are tightly packed.

Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer and drop the dumplings in.

Cook the dumplings until they float, about 15-20 minutes, covering the pot with a lid.

Check the dumplings for doneness by pulling one out and chopping it in half.

In a skillet, cook bacon in butter until crispy, then add the cooked dumplings to the skillet and toss them together.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens