Here’s a traditional recipe for Shlishkes 🇭🇺 — soft Hungarian potato dumplings coated in sweet, buttery breadcrumbs.
They’re similar in texture to Italian gnocchi but served as a dessert or sweet side dish.
Shlishkes (Hungarian Potato Dumplings)
Servings: 4–6 | Prep Time: 30 min | Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
For the dumplings:
- 500 g (about 1 lb) starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 200–250 g (1½–2 cups) all-purpose flour (amount depends on potato moisture)
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
For the coating:
- 100 g (1 cup) plain breadcrumbs
- 50 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter
- 2–3 tbsp granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon (optional, to taste)
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