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German Butter Balls

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"Similar to matzo balls or dumplings, used in soups." — ~TxCin~ILove2Ck

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

6 cups toasted bread crumbs
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 cups butter, melted

2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice

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Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, eggs, butter, milk, salt, and allspice into a smooth dough. Roll into golf ball-sized pieces.
Cook by dropping into a boiling soup or broth. Simmer until they float to the top.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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This recipe was taught to me by my German/Russian Grandmother. The recipe is fairly accurate but for those who are having difficulty with balls falling apart...you need to add another egg to the batch. Always do a test by droping one or two balls into boiling water before finishing the batch. If the ball floats and does not break apart...take it out and break it with a fork. If it tastes too gummy...add more crumbs to the mixture. If it breaks...add another egg. That's what Grandma taught us!! Also, use very thin spaghetti or fermacelli noodles for best results in replicating original egg noodles for the soup. Chicken stock works great! And season with a dash of Allspice when serving. Enjoy!!!

—airheart6

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 04, 2006

I followed the recipe and when I put them into the liquid they fell apart and dissolved

—Lynne

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7 Ratings

Oct 17, 2007

Use White Bread Cut off all the Crust. Put into a brown paper bag and let the bread dry out. Then start your process

—M. Laubhan

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Jan 04, 2007

soft bread crumbs work better for a recipe like this!

—J Muth

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Dec 11, 2006

It's way too much liqid, they fall apart, very disappointed

—Ethel

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Dec 21, 2010

Complaints here about the butterballs falling apart, I use the following recipe and it works perfect every time. Make sure the bread crumbs are very dry and finely ground. 12 Cups of dried bread crumbs. 2 Cups of melted butter 2 Cups of sweet cream 8 Eggs - (Add more if the mix is too dry after fully mixed) 2 Tsp Salt 4 Tsp Allspice

—Texashusker

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Jan 20, 2013

easy to do and make up xtra to freeze. Taste great with egg noodles and chichen broth.

—Candi Nuss

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Nutrition

Calories
649 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
61.6 g
20%

Cholesterol
166 mg
55%

Fat
38.1 g
59%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
15.5 g
31%

Sodium
1298 mg
52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

German Butter Balls

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 649
Calories from Fat: 343

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.1g 59 %
Saturated Fat 21.8g 109 %
Cholesterol 166mg 55 %
Sodium 1298mg 52 %
Potassium 288mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 61.6g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 15.5g 31 %
** Sugars 8g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 30 %
Iron 43 %
Thiamin 66 %
Niacin 66 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 55 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.