Croatian Dumplings with Old Fashioned Dough
A traditional Croatian dish featuring homemade dumplings and rich, old-fashioned dough.
Ingredients
- ●2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 teaspoon yeast
- ●1 1/2 cups warm water
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●2 tablespoons milk
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1 cup cottage cheese
- ●1/4 cup chopped scallions
- ●2 tablespoons sour cream
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- 5
Preheat a large pot of salted water and bring it to a boil.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces.
- 7
Roll out each piece into a thin circle.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of cottage cheese, some chopped scallions, and a sprinkle of black pepper in the center of each circle.
- 9
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
- 10
Carefully place the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 11
Remove the dumplings from the water with a slotted spoon and serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.