Homemade Ukrainian Dumplings
A traditional Ukrainian recipe featuring homemade dumplings filled with a dense, chewy dough.
Ingredients
- β2 cups all-purpose flour
- β1 cup warm water
- β1 teaspoon yeast
- β1/2 teaspoon salt
- β1 cup, crumbled ukrainian bread
- β2 eggs
- β1 cup milk
- β1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is activated.
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2. Add the all-purpose flour, salt, crumbled bread, eggs, milk, and mix until a dough forms.
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3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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4. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each one into a ball.
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5. Use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a thin circle.
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6. Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
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7. Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
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8. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently add the dumplings.
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9. Cook the dumplings for 10-15 minutes until they float to the surface.
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10. Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite toppings.