Need help with potato kugel

Posted: Thu, Jul 01 2010, 11:17 pm Post subject: need help with potato kugel

why is my potato kugel always sticky and heavy not soft and fluffy? I tried so many different recepies and nothing helped what am I doing wrong? can anybody please tell me the secret to soft and fluffy kugel? thanx

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Do you put in enough oil? That makes the kugel not be sticky. Also put more eggs to make the kugel softer and I also add seltzer. It makes the kugel fluffier and softer. Good luck!
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try using alot of liquid in your kugal. it will make it softer and dont let it overcook

Posted: Fri, Jul 02 2010, 12:24 am Post subject: re: need help with potato kugel

My recipe is as follows: Maybe this will be of help.
First preheat oven on broil.
8 idaho potatoes
7-8 eggs
1 cup oil
salt, I just pour maybe about 1-1/2 tblsp.
dash of white pepper
Mix eggs, oil and spices well. Grate potates in processer and add to eggs mixture. pour in 9x13" aluminum pan, with baking paper. Bake for 30 minutes on broil, that sets the kugel to a good texture and crust, after 30 minutes, lower oven to 450, and bake for one hour, and then lower oven to 350 for another about 40 minutes.
(Now I know some people add 1 cup water or seltzer and they're kugel is nice and fluffy but that never worked for me, mine comes out better w/o water, I think it also depends on the oven.)
Good luck

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Seriously, my kugels are not usually very good, but I started to follow recipes to the T. I even weigh the potatoes! I think there's a great recipe here that calls for 2 kilos (Europeans!!) potatoes & it really works. Remember, though, every oven is different. You may need to make allowances for yours. Good luck!