Peach Dumplings

Directions

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   Peel, cut, boil and mash potatoes with a small amount of milk.
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   Add egg and mix well.
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   Add flour to potatoes until mixture becomes firm enough for rolling.
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   Amount of flour needed will vary due to moisture in potatoes.
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   Turn dough out on floured rolling surface and roll to about 1/4 inch thick.
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   Cut dough into squares large enough to envelop one whole peach.
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   Wash peaches and remove stone from each by splitting peach in half (do not peel or cook peaches).
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   Mix cinnamon and sugar.
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   Put 1 tablespoon of sugar mixture in the center of peach, put both sides of peach together and wrap with potato dough, making sure all seams are sealed tight.
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    Drop dumpling into about 4 qts of boiling salted water.
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    Boil until dumplings begin to float, cook time will vary.
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    Carefully remove dumplings so they do not break open.
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    Drizzle with melted butter to keep from sticking.
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    Serve with butter mixed with bread crumbs and top with a sprinkling of the sugar mixture again.
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    Note: Extra dough can be cut into strips the size of small noodles and served with the dumplings.
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    This makes a good part of a meatless dinner or can be served as a dessert, going heavier on the sugar.
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