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Kartoffelknödel - German Potato Dumplings

Jeremy Nolen
Potato dumplings are a staple in traditional German cuisine.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Austrian, Bavarian, German
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium potatoes about 2 pounds
  • 200 g potato starch
  • 2 tbsp fine semolina flour
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

Cook the Potatoes

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Perform a fork test to ensure they are fully cooked.
  • Once cooked, drain the water and peel the potatoes while they are still warm.

Prepare the Dough

  • Press the peeled potatoes through a potato ricer into a large mixing bowl.
  • Generously season with salt.
  • Add the potato starch and semolina to the bowl.
  • Knead the mixture thoroughly until it forms a smooth dough. It’s important to work quickly while the potatoes are still warm; if the dough cools too much, it will become difficult to shape.
  • If the dough feels sticky, add more potato starch gradually until it is soft and dry but not tacky.

Shape the Dumplings

  • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball using your hands.

Cook the Dumplings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
  • Carefully add the dumplings to the water. Ensure the water stays at a low boil to prevent breaking the dumplings.
  • Cook for about 25 minutes. The dumplings will float to the top as they cook.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Once cooked, remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and let them drain briefly.
  • Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy them on their own with a drizzle of butter or gravy.
Keyword german, german cuisine, german food, german potatoes, german recipes
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