Kopytka (Potato Dumplings)

Ingredients

• about 910 g Potatoes
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Place the about 910 g of potatoes in a large heavy-bottomed pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat (approximately 100°C / 100°C) and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Carefully drain the potatoes and then mash them thoroughly with a potato masher until no lumps remain.
2. 2Allow the mashed potatoes to cool in the bowl for at least 10 minutes, or until they are warm to the touch but not hot. This prevents the 1 large egg from cooking prematurely when mixed.
3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, the 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix with your hands or a sturdy spoon until a soft, uniform dough forms.
4. 4On a clean, dry countertop, divide the dough into 2-3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, approximately 2.54 cm (2.5 cm) thick.
5. 5Using a knife, cut each rope into individual pieces, approximately 2.54 cm (2.5 cm) long, creating the kopytka dumplings.
6. 6Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot with at least 4 quarts (3800 ml) of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately 100°C / 100°C). Carefully drop the kopytka into the boiling water in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the dumplings float to the surface and appear slightly puffed. Remove the cooked kopytka from the water using a slotted spoon and set aside.
7. 7In a 25.4 cm (25 cm) skillet, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat (approximately 148.9-162.8°C / 150-163°C). Add the 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs to the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are evenly golden brown and fragrant.
8. 8Divide the cooked kopytka among serving plates and generously spoon the browned butter breadcrumbs over them. Serve immediately.

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