🇭🇺 Gombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings – Szilvás Gombóc)

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2 lbs potatoes (about 4–5 medium), peeled
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra if needed)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp butter, softened
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Filling:

• 8–10 small Italian plums (pitted)
• 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For Coating:

• 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

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Directions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Cool completely.
2. Mix cooled mashed potatoes with egg, butter, salt, and flour. Knead gently into a soft dough (add a little extra flour if too sticky).
3. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
4. Divide dough into portions and roll out on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut into squares (about 3×3 inches).
5. Place a plum in the center of each square. Fill the center of each plum with a little cinnamon sugar.
6. Fold dough around the plum and seal well, forming a smooth ball.
7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add dumplings and cook 8–10 minutes, or until they float.
8. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet and toast breadcrumbs until golden. Stir in sugar if desired.
9. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and roll in toasted breadcrumbs.