Szilvásgombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings)


Instructions:

  1. Make the dough:
    • Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash while hot.
    • Let cool slightly, then mix with flour, egg, and salt to form a soft dough.
  2. Prepare the plums:
    • Cut plums open slightly and remove pits.
    • Place a sugar cube (or spoon of sugar) inside each plum.
  3. Shape dumplings:
    • Take a piece of dough, flatten it, place a plum in the center, and wrap dough around it to form a ball.
  4. Cook:
    • Boil dumplings in salted water until they float to the top (about 3–5 minutes).
  5. Finish:
    • Toast breadcrumbs in butter until golden.
    • Roll cooked dumplings in breadcrumbs.
  6. Serve:
    • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.

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