Ingredients
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4 large russet potatoes
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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2 eggs, beaten
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¼ cup farina
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1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
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12 Italian prune plums
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12 cubes white sugar
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½ cup butter, melted
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 cup dry bread crumbs
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additional melted butter and sugar for garnish (optional)
Directions
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Scrub potatoes, and place them into a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, and cool. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel, and press through a ricer into a large bowl. Set aside to cool. This part of the process can be done as much as one day in advance.
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In a large bowl, mix together the prepared potatoes, salt, egg, and 1 tablespoon of butter until well blended. Gradually stir in the farina, and then the flour. If dough is still wet, more flour can be mixed in. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Split open each plum where it cracks, and remove the pit. Replace each pit with a sugar cube, and close.
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On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into twelve 3 inch squares. Place one plum into each square, and bring the corners around to the top. Pinch together all of the seams to seal.
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Bring a large pot of water to a slow boil. Place about 4 dumplings into the water at a time. Once they float to the surface, continue to cook them for about 5 more minutes. Transfer cooked dumplings to a covered bowl, and keep warm.
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Melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Continue to cook and stir until browned. Remove the bread crumbs to a plate, and roll warm dumplings in the mixture until entirely coated. To serve, place a dumpling or two on a plate, sprinkle with a little sugar and a little extra melted butter, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 326 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 53g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 326 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 244mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 15g | |
| Protein 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium 44mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 668mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
