German Potato dumplings (half and half)

Step 1

If you like, you can fill the dumplings with crispy croutons.

Step 2

Dice 1 roll from the day before.

Step 3

Heat 1 tbsp butter or oil in a pan and toast the bread cubes in it.

Step 4

Wash 1 ½ pound russet potatoes.

Step 5

Cook in water covered for about 20 minutes.

Step 6

Set aside and let cool.

Step 7

Place a clean cotton flour towel in a bowl so that it hangs over the edge.

Step 8

Peel and wash and additional 2 pound of potatoes and grate them directly into the cloth.

Step 9

Use the cloth to squeeze out the grated potatoes, catch the potato water in the bowl and set aside.

Step 10

Place the grated potatoes in another bowl.

Step 11

Peel and push the boiled potatoes through the potato press.

Step 12

Add the boiled potatoes to the grated ones.

Step 13

Carefully pour off the potato water, so that the lighter starch on the bottom remains (or substitute with cornstarch)

Step 14

Scoop out and add about 3 tablespoons of the starch

Step 15

Add the starch, 1-2 teaspoons of salt and freshly grated nutmeg, 1 egg to the potato mixture.

Step 16

Knead everything to get a good consistency with your hands to a smooth dough.

Step 17

Bring plenty of salted water to boil in a large saucepan.

Step 18

Form 1 sample dumpling and let it simmer in the boiling water for 15 minutes (do not boil bubbly!) until it floats on the surface.

Step 19

Then let it steep for another 5 minutes. If the test dumpling falls apart, knead more potato starch into the mass.

Step 20

Shape the mixture into approx. 10 dumplings, put 3 croutons in each center.

Step 21

Place carefully into boiling water, reduce heat to medium low.

Step 22

Let the dumplings boil on medium low for 15 to 20 min depending on size.

Step 23

Lift the potato dumplings out of the water one by one with a slotted spoon, allow them to drain and then serve.