Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvas Gomboc)

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   Cut plums just enough to remove pits.

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   Use plums that the seed can be removed easy.

3. 3

   Keep fruit as intact as possible.

4. 4

   Sprinkle a drop of almond extract on each lump of sugar.

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   Push 1 sugar lump into cavity of each fruit.

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   With pastry cutter or two knives, cut butter into flour until it resembles coarse meal.

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   Stir in potatoes and salt.

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   Add eggs and mix thoroughly.

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   With hands work dough until smooth.

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    On slightly floured board roll out dough 1/4 inch thick.

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    Cut into 3 or 4 inch squares, depending on size of fruit.

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    Place a plum on each square.

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    Moisten edges of dough and fold dough over fruit.

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    Pinch edges together.

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    With floured hands roll dumplings into round balls.

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    Cook a few at a time in kettle of gently boiling water.

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    The water must continue to boil.

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    Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on size.

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    Carefully lift out with slotted spoon and keep warm.

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    Heat butter and brown crumbs in it.

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    Roll dumplings in buttered crumbs.

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    Serve hot.

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    Variation: Use apricots instead of plums.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.