Hungarian plum dumplings – Szilvásgombóc🇭🇺

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the potato dough

  1. Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
  2. Let cool slightly, then combine with egg, salt, and flour. Knead until a soft, pliable dough forms.
  3. Add more flour if the dough is sticky.

2. Prepare the plums

  • Pit each plum and place 1 tsp sugar inside each plum cavity.

3. Form the dumplings

  1. Divide dough into small portions.
  2. Flatten each portion in your hand and wrap around a plum, sealing it completely.
  3. Roll gently to form smooth dumplings.

4. Cook the dumplings

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Drop dumplings carefully into boiling water.
  3. Cook 10–15 minutes, until they float to the surface.

5. Prepare the topping

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown, stirring constantly.

6. Serve

  1. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and roll them in the toasted breadcrumbs.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  3. Serve warm as a dessert or sweet main dish. 😋

💡 Tips

  • Use ripe but firm plums to avoid them breaking apart.
  • Potato dough should be soft but not sticky for easy handling.
  • Can also drizzle with melted butter for extra richness.

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