Dumplings with frozen steamed cherries

For the dough, mix in a deep container 200 milliliters of kefir, 1 chicken egg, 2 tablespoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of salt. Stir the resulting mixture well. Sift the flour in advance. It is advisable to do this several times so that the resulting dough is fluffy. We begin to add flour in small portions. Stir the dough constantly with a spoon. When all the flour is in the plate, continue kneading the dough, but with the help of your hands. Place it on any flat surface that you need to sprinkle with flour in advance. Knead the dough for a few minutes and form into a ball. Try not to add more flour to the dough, as it can get dense and tough. Transfer the dough to a plate and set aside for 20 minutes. Don't worry if your dough is crumbly.

For the filling, we need cherries, sugar and potato starch. Transfer the frozen cherries to a plate. You can rinse it in cold water if desired. It should already be pitted. In another container, mix 5 teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of starch. Thanks to the starch, the cherry juice will not flow out of the dumplings.

When the dough is infused, knead it well with your hands. Only then roll it out to a thin layer. Use a glass or a special mold to make small circles out of the dough. If you will be using a glass, use one that has sharp edges. Try to make them roughly the same size. Put the finished mugs on a board and cover them with cling film so that they do not dry out.

In the center of each mug, a mixture of sugar and potato starch. Place a few cherries on it. Their number may vary depending on your preferences. The main thing is that the dumpling does not break during the cooking process. To do this, blind its edges well. Put the finished dumplings on a wooden board, keeping a small distance between them. Make sure the board is floured. Otherwise, the dumplings may stick to its surface.

We will cook dumplings in a double boiler. Be sure to grease it with butter in advance. It is worth cooking dumplings in several batches. This is necessary in order to be able to freely lay them out on the surface of the steamer. Turn on the appliance and cook the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes.

When the dumplings are completely cooked, transfer them to a warm plate. You can heat it up in the microwave.Before serving, brush the dumplings with butter and sprinkle with a little sugar. You can also serve them with fresh sour cream. Steamed dumplings are a classic way of preparing a dish. It is recommended to eat it immediately after cooking. Dumplings can be an excellent option for an unusual dessert for a festive table. Your guests will definitely be surprised and not go hungry. You should try this recipe right now.