COGY'S WORLD FAMOUS MATZO BALLS

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After making many, many batches of matzo balls for my friends, I perfected the recipe and am sharing it here. They're always welcome treat served to sick friends and family.

Provided by cogy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 extra-large eggs
1 ¼ cups matzo meal
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chicken stock
1 tablespoon vodka
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup club soda
2 quarts chicken stock

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until thick and light colored. Combine the matzo meal, vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chicken stock, vodka, salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, and club soda in a large bowl, and stir until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • Pour the 2 quarts chicken stock into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, form small, 1 to 2 inch diameter balls using the chilled matzo mixture. Place the balls in the chicken stock, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until matzo balls are cooked through, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 653.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

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