Potato Dumplings

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds potatoes
 * All-purpose flour as required
 * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
 * 3 eggs, beaten
 * 2 ounces butter, melted and cooled

Directions

 * Boil potatoes until tender.
 * Set aside until quite cold.
 * Pass cold potatoes through a grater into a large bowl.
 * Add half the volume of the potatoes in plain flour and mix well together.
 * Add nutmeg, beaten egg and melted butter.
 * Form into small dumpling shapes with damp hands.
 * Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
 * Place a few dumplings into the fast boiling water, and cook for about 10 minutes.
 * Lift from water with a slotted spoon and drain.
 * Cook remainder of dumplings a few at a time, until completed.
 * Serve with a sauce of tomato and onion, flavoured with a little thyme and oregano, or sauce of your choice.


 * Serves: 4