Kartoffelklosse (Potato Dumplings)

Kartoffelklosse (Potato Dumplings) No. 1057 Yields

6 Medium Baking Potatoes 1/2 Cup Butter
2 Eggs 1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 1/2 tsp Salt Croutons
1/2 Cup Flour

Boil the potatoes, in their jackets, until tender.
Peel and rice the potatoes.
Add the eggs, salt and flour.
Beat the batter until it is fluffy.
Roll lightly into 1" balls.
Place 1 crouton in the center of each ball.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Reduce heat to bring the water to a gentle boil.
Drop the dumplings lightly into the water, one at a time.
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
Drain well.
Melt the butter.
Stir in the breadcrumbs.
Pour the buttered breadcrumbs over the dumplings.
Serve.