Plum Dumplings
Plums
1-1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tbl. melted butter
2-3 tbl. milk
Topping:
Melted butter
Sugar
Add sugar and salt to flour.
Beat egg, butter and milk together.
Then add the egg/butter/milk mixture to the flour mixture.
Combine to form a soft, but not tacky, dough.
For each dumpling:
Tear off a small piece (about the size of a heaping tablespoon. Roll out, add a
plum and wrap. Squeeze with fingertips. Roll in palm of hand to even up dough
around the plum.
Boil water. Drop by wooden spoon. Stir slowly - not to injure dough.
When cooked, they'll rise to top. Let them boil 5-10 minutes till done.
Remove from water and place on plate.
Drizzle melted butter.
Sprinkle with sugar (optional).
Submitted by Michaelene Buczak |