Šúľance with Poppy Seeds
Soft potato-based dumplings finished with ground poppy seeds, powdered sugar, and melted butter; a traditional Slovak dessert.
Steps
- 1
Prepare the potatoes by boiling them with their skins on until tender, then cool completely and mash finely.
- 2
Make the dough by combining mashed potatoes, flour, semolina, and salt; knead until smooth and non-sticky.
- 3
Shape the Šúľance by dividing the dough into portions and rolling each into a thin rope about 1.5 cm in diameter; cut into 3 cm pieces and roll between your palms to form small dumplings.
- 4
Cook the dumplings by boiling salted water and cooking in batches until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes); drain.
- 5
Prepare the topping by mixing ground poppy seeds with powdered sugar; melt the butter and keep it ready.
- 6
Assemble the dish by drizzling the cooked dumplings with melted butter and tossing them in the poppy seed-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- 7
Serve warm, optionally with extra powdered sugar dusting or a drizzle of honey.
