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Šúĺlance s Makom

Dessert · Slovakian
Šúĺlance s Makom

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare the Potatoes
  2. Boil the potatoes with their skins on until tender.
  3. Let them cool completely (preferably overnight), then peel and mash them finely.
  4. 2. Make the Dough
  5. In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, semolina, and salt.
  6. Knead the mixture until you get a smooth, non-sticky dough.
  7. 3. Shape the Šúĺlance
  8. Divide the dough into portions and roll each into a thin rope (about 1.5 cm in diameter).
  9. Cut into 3 cm-long pieces and roll between your palms to shape small dumplings.
  10. 4. Cook the Dumplings
  11. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  12. Drop in the dumplings in batches and cook until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
  13. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  14. 5. Prepare the Topping
  15. In a separate bowl, mix ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar.
  16. Melt the butter and keep it ready.
  17. 6. Assemble the Dish
  18. Drizzle the cooked dumplings with melted butter.
  19. Toss them in the poppy seed-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  20. 7. Serve and Enjoy
  21. Serve warm, optionally with a dusting of extra powdered sugar or a drizzle of honey.

Published March 19, 2026 · Sourced via TheMealDB · original