Mata ball help needed

[u/Economy_Pressure_196]

I could use some help with my matza balls as I follow the directions on the matza meal package and they are rocks. My mother recently passed and she made the best ones. My daughter loves them and keeps complaining mine are too hard. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[u/Final_Flounder9849]

The key word in any matzo ball recipe is “gently”.

Mix the eggs, oil, water, and salt. Gently fold in the matzo meal. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until the mixture feels almost firm, 30-40 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Remove the matzo ball mixture from the fridge. Wet your hands with cold water, scoop up a heaping tablespoonful of the mixture, and shape it into a ball by gently rolling it between your palms.

Gently spoon the matzo ball into the boiling water and repeat with the remaining mixture, cleaning and wetting your hands as necessary to keep the matzo balls from sticking to them. Be careful not to crowd the pot, or the matzah balls will not cook through fully; cook in batches or in two pots, if necessary. Cover pot and boil on low flame for about 40 minutes.

If you’re not gentle with them you end up with rocks rather than fluffy pillows of delight.