Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade German potato dumplings, a classic comfort dish that melts in your mouth. Fluffy and buttery, these heavenly orbs are perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With a simple preparation process, you’ll create delightful dumplings that pair beautifully with any sauce or gravy, making every meal feel like a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- 1. **Cook the Potatoes**: Wash and boil potatoes in salted water for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool slightly before peeling.
- 2. **Prepare the Dough**: Mash peeled potatoes until smooth. Mix in flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg until a soft dough forms.
- 3. **Shape the Dumplings**: Lightly flour your hands and roll dough into golf ball-sized balls.
- 4. **Boil the Dumplings**: In a large pot of boiling salted water, drop dumplings one by one. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float to the surface.
- 5. **Sauté in Butter**: Transfer cooked dumplings to a skillet with melted butter and sauté until golden brown on all sides.
- 6. **Serve Warm**: Plate and drizzle with melted butter or your favorite sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg