Grandma Clara's Matzo Ball

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 46.0
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.8 mg
  • Sodium: 25.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 2.1 g

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Introduction

This recipe was given to her by her good friend. They are the lightest matzo balls and were always made with love. They are worth the wait. This recipe was given to her by her good friend. They are the lightest matzo balls and were always made with love. They are worth the wait.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    3 large eggs (separatrd)
    scant 3/4 cup matzo meal
    Kosher salt to salt water

Directions

Mix 3 egg yolks until light and frothy and the yolk color has lightenen.
Whip 3 egg yolks until they have soft peaks.
Gently fold egg yolks into egg whites.
Gently mix in matzo meal.
Place in refridgerator for about 15 minutes or while you wait for water to boil.
Make matzo balls using about 1 Tbs to 1.5 Tbs matzo mixture. Gently roll into a ball. To help stop mixture from sticking either lightly oil your hands ot moisten hands in ice water.
Gently drop balls in lightly salted boiling water.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
FYI--The matzo balls almost double in size when cooked.
Add to chicken soup.
Enjoy

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JUSTMRE.