Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvás Gombóc) - Snack Size

Ingredients

• 1 pound Potatoes
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 large Egg
• 6 medium Plums
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1 pound of Potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth. Let the mashed potatoes cool completely.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, 1 cup of All-Purpose Flour, and 1 large Egg. Mix with your hands until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time, until it is manageable but still soft.
3. 3Wash the 6 medium Plums. Cut each plum in half and remove the pit. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons of Sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of this mixture into the hollow of each plum half, then press the halves back together.
4. 4Take about 2 tablespoons of the potato dough and flatten it into a circle in the palm of your hand. Place one prepared plum half in the center of the dough circle. Carefully wrap the dough around the plum, pinching the edges together to completely enclose it and form a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and plums.
5. 5Bring a large heavy-bottomed pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully add the formed dumplings to the boiling water, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-high to maintain a steady boil.
6. 6Cook the dumplings for 8-10 minutes. They are ready when they float to the surface and appear slightly puffed.
7. 7While the dumplings are cooking, melt the 2 tablespoons of Butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 1/2 cup of Bread Crumbs to the melted butter and stir constantly until they are golden brown and toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
8. 8Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked dumplings from the boiling water. Gently place the hot dumplings into the skillet with the toasted bread crumbs. Roll the dumplings around to coat them evenly with the bread crumb mixture.
9. 9Serve the Hungarian Plum Dumplings warm.

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