Bayerische Kartoffelknödel

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Boil the potatoes in their skins, peel, rice, and spread out to steam dry completely.

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2 lb floury potatoes

3/4 cup potato starch, plus more as needed

1 egg yolk

1 tsp salt

Pinch of nutmeg

2 slices white bread, cubed

1 tbsp butter

Dry potatoes prevent gummy dumplings.

Test-poach one dumpling and add starch only if it breaks.

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