Silesian potato dumplings

Method

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes

   Boil the potatoes in their skins in salted water until tender, then leave them to cool.

   25 min
2. 2

   Mash the potatoes

   Peel the potatoes while they are still lukewarm and press them through a potato ricer or mash them with a fork.

   5 min
3. 3

   Mix the dough

   Stir the potato flour, the egg if using, and a pinch of salt into the mash, then knead into a smooth dough.

   10 min
4. 4

   Shape the dumplings

   Roll the dough into balls the size of a walnut and press a dent into the middle of each with your finger.

   15 min
5. 5

   Cook

   Cook the dumplings in water that is salted and not fiercely boiling until they float to the surface.

   3 min
6. 6

   Serve

   Lift the dumplings out with a slotted spoon and serve them alongside a juicy meat dish, mushroom or onion sauce.

   2 min