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How to Make Potato Plum Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Potato plum dumplings, also known as knedle sa šljivama in Croatian, are a delightful and traditional Eastern European dish. This sweet and savory recipe combines soft and pillowy potato dumplings with juicy, tart plums for a mouthwatering treat that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime in between. Whether you have Croatian roots or simply love to explore new cuisines, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup farina
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 12 Italian prune plums
  • 12 cubes white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • additional melted butter and sugar for garnish (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 dumplings

  • Scrub potatoes, and place them into a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, and cool. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, and press through a ricer into a large bowl. Set aside to cool. This part of the process can be done as much as one day in advance.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the prepared potatoes, salt, egg, and 1 tablespoon of butter until well blended. Gradually stir in the farina, and then the flour. If dough is still wet, more flour can be mixed in. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Split open each plum where it cracks, and remove the pit. Replace each pit with a sugar cube, and close.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into twelve 3 inch squares. Place one plum into each square, and bring the corners around to the top. Pinch together all of the seams to seal.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a slow boil. Place about 4 dumplings into the water at a time. Once they float to the surface, continue to cook them for about 5 more minutes. Transfer cooked dumplings to a covered bowl, and keep warm.
  • Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Continue to cook and stir until browned. Remove the bread crumbs to a plate, and roll warm dumplings in the mixture until entirely coated. To serve, place a dumpling or two on a plate, sprinkle with a little sugar and a little extra melted butter, if desired.

    • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 668mg

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