Plum Dumplings (German) ingredients:
1 lb boiled potatoes,
11/4 cups flour,
1 egg,
pinch salt,
2 lb halved, small pitted Italian plumbs (very firm),
2 tbsp butter,
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs,
2 tbsp cinnamon,
2 tbsp sugar.
Squeeze potatoes through ricer or mash.
Add flour and salt and knead.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Add eggs and slowly incorporate creating a dough.
Knead dough until soft and pliable.
Flour a hard surface and roll the dough to a ½ inch thickness.
Cut into 2 inch squares.
Place ½ plum in center of square.
Fill the depression in the plum with sugar.
Bring edges together and seal tightly.
Drop dumplings in a large pot of simmering water.
Cook until dumplings float, approximately 20-30 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon.
Lightly fry breadcrumbs in butter in a large skillet.
Roll dumplings in crumbs to cover and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
Served hot.
*Do not crowd dumplings when boiling!
source oldworldrecipes
