German Potato Dumplings

Method

1. I

   Peel raw potatoes and grate finely.

2. II

   Put potatoes in a bowl and press down on them while tipping bowl to pour off as much liquid as possible.

3. III

   Stir in salt.

4. IV

   Add as much flour as needed to make a firm dough.

5. V

   Have a pot of boiling water ready and drop in portions of dough with a tablespoon.

6. VI

   Boil gently, uncovered, until dumplings float.

7. VII

   Serve with onions which have been sauteed in butter until they are caramelized, poured over top of dumplings; or also good with sauerkraut.

8. VIII

   You can also add some grated onion to the dumpling dough if you like (about a tablespoon).

9. IX

   Leftovers are good sliced and fried in butter.