How to Make Dumplings"Klöße und Knödel "Learn how to make dumplings including the famous German Potato Dumplings.
In Thuringia, a state in the center of Germany, it is said that a Sunday without dumplings is no Sunday at all and that goes for holidays as well. German holiday traditions include dumpling recipes of various types. 
There are German potato dumplings (my favorites) and they include varying amounts of raw and/or cooked potatoes as well as additions such as eggs, semolina (cream of wheat), prunes, spices, or yeast. Bavaria is also known for its many dumpling recipes. There are semolina dumplings, bacon dumplings, plum dumplings, potato dumplings, liver dumplings, and most importantly, bread dumplings. When I was a child, dumplings were only served on Sundays and special occasions. I well remember the days I spent hours (or so it seemed) peeling potatoes. Mom always made lots of Thüringer Klösse so that there would be leftovers the next day. That's where I learned how to make dumplings. Mom also made marrow dumplings that were served in a soup - not my favorite, but I think it was the name that affected me! Check out the various dumpling recipes below. I think you'll find your favorite one(s). And you'll probably serve them, not just on Sundays or holidays, but throughout the week as well. German Dumplings
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