🇭🇺 Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvás Gombóc)

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Ingredients

• 12–14 small plums, pitted
• ½ cup (100g) sugar (for plums)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (500g) mashed potatoes (cooled)
• 1 egg
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup (100g) butter
• 1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs
• Powdered sugar for serving
• Optional: cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Plums:
   Pit plums and fill each with a teaspoon of sugar (and a pinch of cinnamon if desired).
2. Make the Dough:
   Mix mashed potatoes, flour, egg, and salt into a smooth, pliable dough.
3. Wrap the Plums:
   Take a portion of dough, flatten, and wrap around each plum, sealing completely.
4. Cook the Dumplings:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
   Drop dumplings carefully and cook 8–10 minutes, until they float to the top.
5. Prepare the Coating:
   Melt butter in a pan, add breadcrumbs, and toast until golden brown.
6. Serve:
   Roll cooked dumplings in buttered breadcrumbs and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Soft, sweet, and fruity — a beloved Hungarian dessert 🇭🇺✨