Apricot Dumplings (Marillenknödel)

Przygotowanie stanowiska

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Sposób przygotowania

Krok po kroku

1. 1

   Press the boiled potatoes through a potato ricer or mash them very finely until no lumps remain.

   Około 5 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: Ensure the potatoes are completely smooth for a tender dough.

2. 2

   Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large bowl and let them cool slightly.

   Około 10 min

3. 3

   Add the all-purpose flour, egg, and salt to the cooled potatoes.

4. 4

   Knead the ingredients gently to form a smooth, pliable dough. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can make it tough.

   Około 5 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add a little more flour if needed.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.

   Około 2 min

6. 6

   Flatten each portion of dough into a round, thin disc in the palm of your hand.

   Około 3 min

7. 7

   Place one pitted apricot in the center of each dough disc, tucking a sugar cube into the cavity where the pit was.

   Około 5 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: The sugar cube will melt into a sweet syrup inside the apricot.

8. 8

   Carefully wrap the dough around the apricot, sealing it completely to form a smooth ball.

   Około 5 min

   Wskazówka kucharza: Ensure there are no cracks in the dough to prevent the apricot from leaking during cooking.

9. 9

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.

   Około 5 min

10. 10

    Gently drop the apricot dumplings into the boiling water, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook them in batches if necessary.

11. 11

    Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the dumplings for 8-10 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

    Około 10 min

12. 12

    While the dumplings are cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

    Około 2 min

13. 13

    Add the bread crumbs to the melted butter and toast them, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant.

    Około 5 min

    Wskazówka kucharza: Watch carefully to prevent burning.

14. 14

    Stir in the cinnamon and sugar into the toasted bread crumbs.

    Około 1 min

15. 15

    Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the cooked apricot dumplings from the water and drain them well.

    Około 1 min

16. 16

    Roll the warm dumplings in the cinnamon sugar bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.

    Około 2 min

17. 17

    Serve the apricot dumplings warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.