Delicious Cherry Dumplings for Every Occasion

In a saucepan, combine the water, salt, and butter. Place it over medium heat and bring to a brisk boil. Once boiling, carefully pour this mixture into a mixing bowl or the bowl of a planetary mixer.

Next, add the flour to the hot liquid and begin mixing with a spoon. Once it starts to come together, switch to kneading the dough by hand until it is smooth and elastic.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or place it in a sealed bag. Allow it to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes (it can also rest for 1 to 2 hours, if preferred).

If using frozen cherries, ensure they are defrosted and drain off the excess juice. Pat the cherries dry with a paper towel.

In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch with the cherries, gently mixing to coat the cherries evenly.

Once the dough has rested, divide it into 2 or 3 parts. Roll each piece into thin sheets and use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles, about 9 cm (3.5 inches) in diameter.

Gather any scraps of dough, re-roll them, and continue cutting circles.

On each circle of dough, place about 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and 3-4 cherries in the center. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by first pinching the top, then pressing from the sides towards the center.

For a decorative touch, you can crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork as seen in the video.

Bring a pot of water to boil and add a pinch of salt. Once boiling, carefully drop in the dumplings. Cook for about 4-5 minutes after they rise to the surface. If you are cooking frozen dumplings, increase the cooking time slightly.

Once cooked, remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve warm. Additionally, these dumplings can be frozen; the dough will not crack.

For freezing, place the dumplings on a silicone mat that has been lightly dusted with flour.