Here’s a traditional Hungarian comfort dish that’s simple yet satisfying: Shlishkes (Hungarian Potato Dumplings) 🇭🇺. These pillowy dumplings are rolled in buttery, toasted breadcrumbs and are often enjoyed as a side dish or even a sweet treat.
🥔 Shlishkes – Hungarian Potato Dumplings
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (from about 1 lb/450 g cooked potatoes)
- 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
For the breadcrumb topping:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1–2 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet version)