Description
Indulge in the comfort of homemade German Potato Dumplings, a delightful dish that embodies warmth and flavor. These fluffy dumplings are made from starchy potatoes, blended with simple ingredients to create a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. Ideal for pairing with gravies or sautéed vegetables, they elevate any meal occasion. Gather friends and family around the table to share in the joy of this classic comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp melted butter (for finishing)
Instructions
- Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly.
- Mash the cooled potatoes until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with flour, eggs, and salt. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overworking the dough.
- Dust hands with flour and shape the dough into golf ball-sized dumplings.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Drop in dumplings and cook until they float to the surface, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove dumplings using a slotted spoon and brush generously with melted butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg