How to make Matzah Balls
I've been asked many times for my Matzah Ball recipe, and to everyone's surprise, I never took the time to write it down. In fact, I never make it twice the same, and I just know how it should look and feel between my fingertips. I can offer some basic ratios and suggestions, but in the end, it's about personal preference and your Halchal, especially around Pesach. Here are the Basic Ratios with some suggestions. How much will this make? How big are you going to make them? 2-4 Servings for the Basic Ratio, and I use a small ice cream scoop for size reference. "The Ratio of ONE" 1 Large Egg 1 TBL Liquid 1 TBL Fat 1/3 cup of Matzah Meal 1/4 TSP Salt 1/4 TSP Pepper If you can remember these ratios, the rest is easy. Floaters or Sinkers? If you want ones that sink, use the basic ratios. If you want floaters, I suggest using Seltzer for the liquid or 1/8-1/4 Tsp of Baking Powder. If you want balloons, use both. If you want spongy (if that's your thing), se