Gombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings)🇭🇺

Gombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings) 🇭🇺 are a beloved Central European treat, especially in Hungary, often enjoyed during plum season. They’re soft potato-based dumplings filled with juicy plums, boiled, and then rolled in buttery toasted breadcrumbs with a touch of cinnamon and sugar. A comforting dessert that’s slightly tart inside and sweet-crunchy outside.

Here’s a traditional recipe for you:

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🍑 Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvás Gombóc)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, starchy
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ – 2 cups (180–240 g) all-purpose flour (as needed)
• 1 tsp salt
• 12–14 ripe plums (small, Italian prune plums are best)
• 12–14 sugar cubes (or ½ tsp sugar per plum)
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

For coating:

• 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp butter
• Powdered sugar & extra cinnamon for dusting

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