Potato Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Boil potatoes in jackets until tender.
2. 2
   Remove skins and put through ricer into bowl.
3. 3
   Add salt, eggs, flour, bread crumbs or farina, nutmeg and chopped onion.
4. 4
   Mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Form mixture into dry balls about the size of a plum.
6. 6
   If the mixture is too moist, add more bread crumbs or farina.
7. 7
   Drop balls into salted boiling water (about 4 or 5 at a time).
8. 8
   When balls come to the surface, allow to boil 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from liquid and test to see if inside is dry.
10. 10
    They are done if inside is dry.
11. 11
    They may be reheated in a double boiler, if necessary.
12. 12
    When forming balls, I put a crouton in middle of ball and make sure my hands are floured at all times.
13. 13
    Good Luck!
14. 14
    Makes 26 balls.