👨‍🍳 Инструкции

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until very soft. Drain and peel them while still warm. Mash the potatoes with milk until smooth, resembling mashed potatoes.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Using warm potatoes makes them easier to mash and incorporate into the dough.
2. 2

   Add the egg, salt, and 1 tbsp melted butter to the mashed potatoes. Gradually add 1.5 cups of flour and mix until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Add more flour only if necessary.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: The dough should be pliable and easy to work with, not too stiff.
3. 3

   Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to relax it.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Chilling makes the dough easier to handle and roll.
4. 4

   Pit the plums. If using larger plums, you can cut them in half. Place a pitted plum in the center of a flattened piece of dough, add 1 tsp sugar, and carefully wrap the dough around the plum, sealing the edges completely. Roll into a smooth ball.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Ensure the plum is fully enclosed in the dough to prevent it from leaking out during boiling.
5. 5

   Repeat with the remaining plums and dough. If there's leftover dough, you can roll it out and cut it into strips to boil alongside the dumplings.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Try to make the dough layers as even as possible for consistent cooking.
6. 6

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the plum dumplings into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings float to the surface and are cooked through.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.
7. 7

   While the dumplings are boiling, prepare the topping. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and toasted.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Stirring prevents the breadcrumbs from burning.
8. 8

   Carefully remove the cooked dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and place them directly into the skillet with the toasted breadcrumbs. Gently toss to coat them evenly. If you boiled dough strips, toss them as well.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: Be gentle when tossing to avoid breaking the dumplings.
9. 9

   Serve the plum dumplings immediately, sprinkled with additional sugar and optional poppy seeds.

   💡 Профессиональные советы: These are best served warm.