SERBIAN PLUM DUMPLINGS (KNEDLE SA SLJIVAMA )

 

INGREDIENTS:

3 medium potatoes, peeled, boiled, mashed, cooled

2 large eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

16 damson plums, pitted

16 sugar cubes

4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Confectioners' sugar, for optional garnish

Ground cinnamon, for optional garnish

PREPARATION:

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, eggs, and salt.

When well combined, add flour and mix until soft dough forms.

Place a sugar cube in the center of each pitted plum. Place a large pot of salted water on and bring to a boil.

Using lightly floured hands, take a portion of dough and pat it flat in your hand. Place a plum in the center and bring sides of dough up over plum, enclosing it completely. Moisten edges if necessary to seal.

Carefully drop into boiling water. Repeat until all plums are in the water. Cook 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet, add breadcrumbs and brown.

Using a slotted spoon, remove dumplings to a colander

Transfer to a serving platter and pour buttered crumbs over dumplings. Dust with granulated or confectioners' sugar and cinnamon, if desired.