Badische Schupfnudeln (potato Noodles)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup lard or other cooking fat

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• place whole potatoes in their skins into a large pot of boiling water; boil for 25 to 30 minutes. remove potatoes, and discard water. when cool enough to handle, peel potatoes, and place on a lightly floured surface. mash potatoes with a rolling pin.
• place mashed potatoes into a large bowl. stir in flour, egg, parsley, salt, and nutmeg. knead well to form a smooth dough. then roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. cut flattened dough into thin strips, about 1 1/2 inches long. gently roll out the strips, or stretch them until the ends taper. set aside for 15 minutes.
• in a large skillet, heat lard over medium heat. place the potato strips into the skillet, and fry until golden brown on both sides.