Franconian cements

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg jacket potatoes from the previous day
• 350 g flour
• 1 pinch(s) of salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp clarified butter or vegetable shortening

Instructions

Working time approx. 40 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour

a delicious main dish made from potatoes and flour, also called zameten or sammeten

Peel the potatoes from the previous day and finely grate them. Add the flour, salt, and pepper and mix. Make sure that the potatoes remain fine and fluffy without kneading them, so that no lumps form. Heat the clarified butter in a deep pan over high heat and add the potato mixture. By constantly turning and stirring, the typical little balls will quickly form. Gradually add more fat if necessary to prevent burning and to ensure the potatoes reach a nice golden brown. When the potatoes reach the desired golden color, they are ready. Served with apple or pear compote, this makes an inexpensive and typically Franconian main course.