Gombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings)🇭🇺

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Ah, Gombóc—Hungarian plum dumplings—are a classic dessert! Soft potato dough wrapped around juicy plums, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs, and dusted with sugar. Here’s a traditional recipe:


Ingredients (makes 8–10 dumplings)

For the Dough:

  • 500g potatoes (about 2–3 medium), peeled and boiled
  • 150–200g all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

  • 8–10 plums, pitted
  • 8–10 sugar cubes (or 1–2 teaspoons sugar per plum)

For the Coating:

  • 50g butter
  • 100g breadcrumbs
  • 2–3 tablespoons sugar
  • Optional: cinnamon

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