Strawberry dumplings made from leavened dough: A classic of Czech cuisine recept

Name: Strawberry dumplings made from leavened dough: A classic of Czech cuisine
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 kg coarse flour; 40 g fresh yeast; a pinch of sugar for the starter; 2 eggs; 500 ml lukewarm milk; 1 teaspoon of salt; fresh strawberries for filling; lard for brushing

Easy to prepare
8 portions
90 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Strawberry dumplings made from leavened dough are one of the most popular summer dishes, evoking childhood and the scent of grandma’s kitchen. This traditional recipe will guide you step by step in making soft, fluffy dumplings filled with fresh strawberries. They are great as a main course or a sweet lunch for the whole family.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

1 kg coarse flour
40 g fresh yeast
a pinch of sugar for the starter
2 eggs
500 ml lukewarm milk
1 teaspoon of salt
fresh strawberries for filling
lard for brushing

Preparation procedure

Preparing the starter Crumble the yeast into a bowl, add a pinch of sugar and a little lukewarm milk. Let the starter rise in a warm place for about 10–15 minutes.
Dough Pour the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, eggs, starter and the remaining milk. Work into a smooth, non-sticky dough. Cover with a cloth and let rise for approximately 45 minutes, until the dough doubles in volume.
Shaping the dumplings Divide the risen dough into equal portions. Flatten each piece in your palm, place a washed strawberry inside and wrap into a dumpling shape. Set aside and let rest for a while.
Cooking Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Place the dumplings into the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. Carefully turn them halfway through cooking. After cooking, remove them, pierce with a fork to let out steam, and brush with melted lard so they do not dry out.

Total preparation time: 90 minutes

Number of servings: 20–24 dumplings (approx. 6–8 servings)

Serving

You can serve the strawberry dumplings plain or sprinkled with quark, powdered sugar and drizzled with melted butter. They are also great with sour cream or vanilla cream.

Conclusion

This recipe for leavened strawberry dumplings is an ideal choice for the summer season when fresh fruit is plentiful. They are moist, tender and, thanks to the lard brushed on after cooking, wonderfully fragrant. If you prepare them according to this method, you will surely be a hit with the whole family.