Gluten Free Matzo Balls for Rosh Hashana

These Matzo Balls are such a fabulous recipe, I had to publish them again. ( I published them last Rosh Hashana)

Matzo balls were always one of my favorite foods, so I really missed them when I stopped eating gluten.
I am such a soup lover, and matzo balls are perfect in most broths. Until now, I couldn't find a gluten free matzo ball recipe that really tasted authentic.

If you have never had matzo balls, you are really missing something. They are very popular on the east coast in a bowl of chicken soup. Kids of all ages love them, and they are really easy to make.

For years, my friend Paula ,who cooks for two gluten free family members ( her husband and son) , has been telling me about how good her gluten free matzo balls are. I never thought much about them until I was invited to her house for dinner and actually tasted them. Her gluten free matzo balls tasted  amazing: totally authentic and delicious. I'm hooked.

This is Paula's recipe, and I'm sharing it just in time for Rosh Hashana ( The Jewish New Year ).

For those celebrating the holiday- I say: "L'shana Tova" ( which means to a good year) and for those who are not I still wish everyone everyone the blessings of health, peace, and happiness in the coming year.

Enjoy these matzo balls in your favorite soup. They are fabulous!!

Ingredients.
2 T oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
2 T seltzer ( optional)
 ** If you do not have to make them gluten free, substitute regular breadcrumbs or ground matzo meal instead of the gluten free breadcrumbs.
Directions
Put up an 8qt pot of water and bring it to a boil with a little salt if you like

In the meantime
In a small bowl beat eggs and oil and set aside
In a separate bowl mix bread crumbs and salt.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and blend well with fork.
Add seltzer
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes ( this step is important)

Remove batter from refrigerator. Divide batter into just slightly smaller than golf ball size balls ( should make about 8-10 .
When water comes to a boil, drop in balls one at a time into the boiling water
Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes.
Add to warm soup and serve.

Step by Step

Assemble Ingredients

Beat eggs and oil

Mix in bread crumbs and salt . When mixed add seltzer.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes ( don't skip this)

Wet your hands and form into golf size balls ( makes about 12-13)

Drop  in boiling water

Boil for about 35 minutes until center is soft

Use a slotted spoon to remove from water. Add to soup and serve.



Matzo balls also freeze well, so you can make them in advance.
You  do have to put them on a cookie sheet and allow to become very firm, then add to a baggie and freeze

Use a slotted spoon to remove from water. Add to soup and serve.



Matzo balls also freeze well, so you can make them in advance.
You  do have to put them on a cookie sheet and allow to become very firm, then add to a baggie and freeze

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