Viennese-style Apricot Dumplings Step 1 of 12
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    Step 1

    Blanch the apricots in boiling water, let them sit briefly, and peel off the skins.

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    Step 2

    Carefully slit the fruits, remove the pits, and place a sugar cube inside each one.

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    Step 3

    Boil the potatoes in their skins until soft, drain, peel, and press through a potato ricer while still hot.

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    Step 4

    Knead the potato mixture with salt, egg yolks, and flour into a smooth dough.

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    Step 5

    Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into approximately 5x5 cm squares.

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    Step 6

    Place one prepared apricot in the center of each dough square.

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    Step 7

    Wrap the dough around the fruit and shape into a round dumpling with your hands.

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    Step 8

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer.

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    Step 9

    Add the dumplings to the water and let them poach for 10 minutes until cooked through.

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    Step 10

    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan and toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown.

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    Step 11

    Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and let them drain briefly.

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    Step 12

    Roll the dumplings in the toasted breadcrumbs and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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