Svestka Knedlik(Plum Dumpling) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. flour
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 beaten egg
pinch of salt
10 to 12 fresh blue plum
just enough milk or water to make dough

Preparation

Mix milk or water to make a dough.
Knead a little. Roll out and cut 3 to 4-inch squares to cover plums.
Take one square and roll up plum in it, sealing off edges to make round.
Drop dumplings into boiling water with a little salt in it.
Cook until tender.
Drain well.
Pour melted butter over dumplings and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste.