Schupfnudel

Schupfnudel (meaning rolled noodle in German), also called Fingernudeln (finger noodles), is the name of a type of dumpling or thick noodle in southern German and Austrian cuisine, similar to the more internationally familiar Italian gnocchi. It is often referred to with different names in different regions in various forms. It is usually made from rye or wheat flour and egg. Since the introduction of the potato to Germany in the seventeenth century, it has also been made with that tuber. Schupfnudels are traditionally given their distinctive shape—similar to an elongated American football—through hand-shaping. They are often served as a savory dish with sauerkraut but are also served in sweet dishes.