Germany − Zwetschgenknodel

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the plums, wipe dry, remove stomes, and insert a sugar cube into the center of each plum.

2. 2

   Smash the boiled potatoes and mix with the cool melted butter, egg yolks, and salt, then add as much flour as it takes to produce a slightly adhesive dough.

3. 3

   Note that less flour you use the better they will turn out.

4. 4

   Keep your hand cool, take enough dough to cover the plums with 1/4-1/2 inch thickness; carefully press the edges together.

5. 5

   Drop into boiling water and simmer until they start to float.

6. 6

   Serve with melted butter, and sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, or a combination of both on it.

7. 7

   Or serve with breadcrumbs, browned in butter.