Half And Half Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   On the day before you want to serve them, boil 1 1/2 lb potatoes in their jacket.
2. 2
   Peel the potatoes as soon as they are done, and press through a ricer or mash through a sieve; then cool them till the next day (not in the refrigerator, it will change the flavor) Next day peel and grate 1 lb potatoes.
3. 3
   Put grated potatoes in a cloth and wring out as much liquid as possible.
4. 4
   Add to the boiled potatoes.
5. 5
   Knead into this the egg, flour, and salt.
6. 6
   With floured hands shape into tennis ball sized balls.
7. 7
   In a large pot bring salted water to a full boil.
8. 8
   Put the dumplings into the water and boil 5 minutes, reduce heat to medium for and boil for 5 minutes more, reduce heat to low for and let simmer until done (dumplings will rise to the top when they are ready), about another 5 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from water.
10. 10
    Caution, do not put a cover on the pot, the dumplings will disintegrate.