Authentic Polish Potato Dumplings (Kopytka)
Authentic Polish Potato Dumplings, known as Kopytka, are a delightful blend of tender potatoes and flour, offering a warm and comforting dish. These pillowy dumplings melt in your mouth, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a side or dressed up with your favorite sauce, Kopytka brings a taste of tradition to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled and diced starchy potatoes (Russets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Optional toppings: Sour cream or sautéed onions
Instructions
- Boil the diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth. In a bowl, mix in the flour, egg, and salt until you achieve a soft dough.
- On a floured surface, gently knead the dough until combined. Roll into ropes about 1 inch thick and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil dumplings in salted water in batches; they’re done when they float to the top (3-4 minutes). Toss with melted butter before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings (100g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg