- Glossary
- Kopytka - Polish Potato Dumplings
Kopytka - Polish Potato Dumplings
Kopytka are Polish potato dumplings. Dough made from boiled potatoes, plain flour and eggs is rolled into a log and cut on the diagonal into pieces shaped like small hooves.
They are boiled in salted water until they float to the surface, then served as a side dish with meat and sauce or pan-fried until golden in butter. A popular sweet version is dusted with sugar and cinnamon.
Kopytka are a perfect example of Polish home cooking, they are simple, filling and loved by the whole family. They make a great alternative to bread dumplings or pasta and use up leftover boiled potatoes.
- The name kopytka refers to the shape of the dumplings, which resemble small hooves.
- The dough is prepared from boiled potatoes, flour and eggs without yeast.
- They are served as a savory side dish with meat or in a sweet version with sugar and cinnamon.
- Kopytka are a beloved home-cooked dish and one of the simplest Polish meals to prepare.
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