Potato Dumplings

* Exported from MasterCook *

Potato Dumplings

Recipe By : TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 medium potatoes -- 5-6
5 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg -- beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 slices white bread -- toasted
butter or margarine, melted and
toasted bread crumbs -- optional

Cook potatoes in salted water just until tender; drain. Refrigerate for 2 hours
or overnight. Peel and grate potatoes. In a bowl, combine the flour, egg, salt
and nutmeg. Add potatoes and mix until a stiff batter is formed, adding
additional flour if necessary. slice toasted bread into 24 squares, 1/2"
each; shape 2 Tablespoon of the potato mixture around two bread squares,
forming 2" balls. In a large kettle, bring salted water to a
boil; add the dumplings. Return to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for
15-20 minutes or until dumplings are no longer sticky in the center. Remove
with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. If desired, drizzle with butter and
sprinkle with crumbs. Yield 6-8 servings.





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