Authentic German Schupfnudeln Potato Dumplings
Roasted finger-shaped dumplings with sage butter.
Ingredients
  • 1lb starchy potatoes
  • 1 egg*
  • 2/3cups flour
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
  • knob of butter
  • handful of sage leaves
Instructions
  1. Wash the potatoes, and cook in simmering water until they are soft. Peel them while they’re still warm and press through a potato ricer. Spread onto a baking sheet and set aside to allow the water to evaporate.
  2. Once cooled, knead the egg and flour into the potatoes. Season with salt and nutmeg, and form into a long, thin roll.
  3. Cut into one-inch pieces and use your hands to form bite-sized, finger shaped dumplings by rolling them with your palms.
  4. Cook them in lightly boiling salted water until they come to the top. Take out with a skimmer, and leave to cool a bit.
  5. Melt the butter in a pan. Add some sage leaves and wait for them to become crispy.
  6. Add the dumplings and sauté for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with some fresh sage leaves.