Túrógombóc

Method

1. 1

   Curd base

   Mash the cottage cheese into a smooth cream using a fork or whisk, then add the eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, lemon zest and a pinch of salt, and mix until smooth.

   5 min
2. 2

   Dough

   Stir in the flour and gently work the mixture together. If it is too soft, add a little more flour, but do not overwork it.

   5 min
3. 3

   Shaping the dumplings

   With floured hands, shape walnut-sized dumplings. Place them on a tray and let them rest briefly.

   10 min
4. 4

   Cooking

   Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then reduce the heat. Carefully add the dumplings and simmer them gently until they rise to the surface.

   8 min
5. 5

   Toasting the crumbs

   Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan, add the breadcrumbs and toast them to a golden brown, stirring constantly.

   5 min
6. 6

   Serving

   Lift the cooked dumplings out with a slotted spoon, roll them in the buttery crumbs, then serve dusted with icing sugar and topped with sour cream.

   2 min