Matzo Balls

Name: Matzo Balls
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup schmaltz; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/3 cups matzo meal

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup schmaltz
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/3 cups matzo meal

Directions

1

Fill a large, wide stockpot three-quarters full of water, add 1 tablespoon of the salt, and bring to a rapid boil.
2

While water is boiling, crack eggs into a large bowl and beat thoroughly. Beat in schmaltz, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and baking powder. Slowly fold in matzo meal, mixing vigorously until completely blended.
3

Wet hands and, folding the mixture in your palms, shape perfect balls about 1 1/4 inches in diameter (they will double in size when cooked). Gently place the matzo balls in the boiling water, and reduce heat to a simmer.
4

Cook for 25 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place 1 or 2 in each bowl of soup. Serve immediately.