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Hungarian Dumplings

Soft, tender dumplings made with potato and egg, perfect as a side or with stew. A simple Hungarian classic.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
8g
Hungarian Dumplings
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Ingredients

  • 500 g potatoes
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Peel and mash potatoes until smooth. Let cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, and salt until a soft dough forms. Add water if too dry.

  4. 4

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  5. 5

    Drop teaspoon-sized dumplings into boiling water. Cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove with a slotted spoon. Toss with butter and serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • colander
  • potato masher
  • mixing bowl
  • slotted spoon

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