Potato Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Wash, peel and cook potatoes for about 30 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
2. 2
   Drain.
3. 3
   Dry potatoes by shaking pan over low heat.
4. 4
   Mash potatoes thoroughly.
5. 5
   Set aside to cool completely.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, melt butter in a large heavy skillet on low heat.
7. 7
   Cut bread into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes.
8. 8
   Put cubes in skillet and stir until all sides are coated and browned.
9. 9
   Set aside.
10. 10
    Bring water and salt to boil in a large heavy saucepan. When potatoes are cool, whip egg in until fluffy; add a mixture of 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Add the cornstarch and half of the flour.
12. 12
    Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Break off pieces of the dough and shape into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
13. 13
    Poke a bread cube into center of each ball.
14. 14
    Drop dumplings into the boiling water.
15. 15
    Cook only one layer of dumplings at a time.
16. 16
    Cook them 5 minutes, or until they rise to the waters surface.
17. 17
    Carefully remove them with a slotted spoon so they drain over the water.
18. 18
    Put dumplings into a warm serving dish and serve with melted butter.
19. 19
    Makes about 18 dumplings.