German Cooking Recipe

Schupfnuden (Bubespitzle, Wargele)

Have fun making these German Potato Noodles. My German cooking recipe (Schupfnudeln) is typical of the Baden-Wurttemberg state in South-West Germany. My mother-in-law makes these by hand by rolling out the potato dough onto a wooden board and then cutting and forming them into shape.

The back and forth movement used to roll out the potato mixture is called Schupfen or Wargeln. It depends on the region as to which word is used. Hence where the German potato noodles get the name Schupfnudeln.

Enjoy my German cooking recipe with sauerkraut and sausages, or just about anything.

They are easy to make and taste delicious.

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Ingredients

Peel the potatoes and finely grate them. Add the egg, salt, nutmeg and just enough flour until the mixture holds together (this depends on the sort of potato). Knead the mixture thoroughly, form a roll and cut into slices.

On a floured board form into small finger-sized rolls. Boil the Schupfnudeln in slightly salted water until they rise to the surface. It is a good idea to test one before you continue. If it falls apart in the water, put a little more flour into the remaining mixture. Drain the German potato noodles, then fry them in lard or butter until golden brown and crisp.

Serve with Sauerkraut or pot-roast.

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