Túrógombóc (Hungarian Cottage Cheese Dumplings)

Ingredients (4 servings)

Dumplings:

• 500 g (about 2 cups) Hungarian túró or dry cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 3–4 tbsp semolina (cream of wheat)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar (optional)
• Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

Coating:

• 1 cup (100 g) fine breadcrumbs
• 2–3 tbsp butter

To serve:

• Sour cream
• Powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Mix dough:
   In a bowl, combine túró, eggs, semolina, sugar, salt, and optional vanilla/lemon zest.
   Mix well until smooth.
2. Rest:
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes (important so semolina absorbs moisture).
3. Form dumplings:
   With wet hands, shape into golf-ball sized dumplings.
4. Cook:
   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a gentle simmer.
   Add dumplings and cook 8–10 minutes.
   They are done when they float to the surface.
5. Toast breadcrumbs:
   Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
   Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden.
6. Finish:
   Roll cooked dumplings in toasted breadcrumbs.