Slovakian Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup warm water

• 1 package dry yeast

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 TBSP sugar

• 1 cup + extra Flour

• Strong thread

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.

2. Add sugar, salt, & eggs and mix thoroughly.

3. Add 1 cup of flour and mix until well blended.

4. Add additional flour until dough is not too sticky.

5. Divide dough into 6 oblong shaped pieces.

6. Place on floured board to rise until doubled.

7. Fill a pot half full of water and bring to a slow boil.

8. Add 3 of the dough pieces, cover, and turn heat down on low.

9. Cook for about 45 minutes.

10. This is the most important piece so the dumplings don’t plop! Remove the cover of the pot VERY slowly.

11. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon.

12. Slice dumplings with a strong thread.

13. Repeat steps 7-12 with remaining dough pieces.