Traditional Polish Strawberry Knedle (Print-Friendly Version)

Soft dumplings embrace sweet strawberries, finished with melted butter—classic Polish comfort for summer.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Dough

01 - 500 g cooked and mashed potatoes, cooled and lump-free
02 - 1 egg
03 - 150–180 g all-purpose flour
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Filling

05 - 15–20 small fresh strawberries, hulled
06 - 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ For Serving

07 - 2–3 tablespoons melted butter
08 - Additional granulated sugar, for topping
09 - Optional: Toasted breadcrumbs sautéed in butter
10 - Optional: Sour cream
11 - Optional: Ground cinnamon

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled, mashed potatoes with the egg and 150 g of flour. Mix until incorporated, adding more flour as needed to achieve a soft, non-sticky dough. Knead briefly until smooth.
02 - Wash and hull the strawberries. If any are larger than the rest, halve them. Lightly sprinkle the strawberries with sugar and set aside.
03 - Divide the dough into equal pieces. Flatten each piece in your hand to form a small disc. Place one strawberry in the center, add a pinch of sugar, then fold the dough over the fruit and seal well. Gently roll into a ball. Repeat until all dough and strawberries are used.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Carefully drop in the dumplings in batches to avoid crowding. Cook until they rise to the surface, then simmer for 1–2 additional minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and drain briefly.
05 - Transfer dumplings to plates. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar. Optionally, roll in toasted breadcrumbs or serve with sour cream and a dusting of cinnamon. Serve warm for best flavor.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For an extra-smooth dough, use a potato ricer to ensure no lumps remain.
02 - If the dough is too sticky to shape, chill it briefly in the refrigerator before forming dumplings.
03 - Blueberries or plums can be used as filling in place of strawberries.
04 - Do not skip the butter topping; it significantly elevates the flavor.

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