Delicious potato dumplings
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This recipe is interesting because the filling is not quite traditional. Instead of fried onions, which are most commonly combined with potatoes, I recommend trying cheese (both soft and hard, like mozzarella). The filling turns out amazing! Serve the dumplings with fried bacon, and the dish will be absolutely delicious! I highly recommend noting this recipe down. Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the egg, sour cream, and a pinch of salt into a small bowl.
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Step 2
2. Whisk with a whisk until fluffy, then add water and milk.
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Step 3
3. Pour in 1 cup of sifted flour to start, mix well. Then gradually add more, kneading the dough.
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Step 4
4. Knead the dough thoroughly with your hands on a work surface. Then cover it with a bowl and let it rest for about an hour.
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Step 5
5. Peel the potatoes, cut them into small pieces, and place them in boiling salted water. For added flavor, you can add a bay leaf. Cook over medium heat until fully tender.
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Step 6
6. Drain the water, then add butter, cream cheese, and mozzarella grated on a fine grater (you can use any other cheese) to the pot with the potatoes. Mash everything until smooth.
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Step 7
7. That's it, the filling is ready. Now it needs to be cooled thoroughly.
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Step 8
8. Roll the dough very thinly, cut out circles. Place the filling in the center.
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Step 9
9. Carefully shape the dumplings. Place them on a plate or board dusted with flour. You can freeze a portion right away. Cook the dumplings in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes after they float to the surface.
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Step 10
10. For serving, you can sauté a small onion with chopped bacon until golden brown, then add a piece of butter at the end.