Viennese-style Apricot Dumplings

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

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

2. 2
   Step 2

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

3. 3
   Step 3

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

4. 4
   Step 4

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

5. 5
   Step 5

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

6. 6
   Step 6

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

7. 7
   Step 7

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

8. 8
   Step 8

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

9. 9
   Step 9

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

   Timer · 10 min
10. 10
    Step 10

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

11. 11
    Step 11

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

12. 12
    Step 12

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