Only the Rule of Four Makes Silesian Dumplings Delicious. I've Been Using It for Years, and It Never Fails

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Silesian dumplings are a delicious Polish dish that most of us are familiar with. It’s also a classic dish, known not only for its taste but also for its appearance. They are easily recognizable by the characteristic indentation in the center. This indentation is where the sauce or fried onions gather if you decide to pour some over.

To ensure that this dish delights not only with its appearance but also with its taste, it needs to be prepared the right way. Every cook has their own techniques, but today we'll present a method that makes the dumplings both springy and delicate. This is the "rule of four" method. It means that you divide the dough into four equal parts, and in place of one part, you add potato flour.

Recipe for Silesian Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes
• About 140 g potato flour
• 1 egg
• A pinch of salt

Kluski śląskie Fot. Rafa? Mielnik / Agencja Wyborcza.pl

Instructions:

Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into smaller pieces to speed up cooking. Place them in a pot with salted water and cook until soft. Then drain and allow them to cool.

Pass the cooled potatoes through a potato ricer. You can do this twice to ensure there are no lumps.

Form the mashed potatoes into a ball and divide it into four equal parts.

Set one part aside, and in its place, add as much potato flour as there were potatoes in the removed portion. Then add the reserved potatoes, crack in the egg, and add the salt. Knead the mixture thoroughly until you achieve a smooth dough.

Take small pieces of the dough and form them into balls using your hands. Gently flatten each piece and make an indentation in the center.

Fill a large pot with water, add half a teaspoon of salt, and bring it to a boil. Add the dumplings in batches to the boiling water. Cook for about 3 minutes after they float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon. Serve with sauce or fried onions.