PUMPKIN DUMPLINGS RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, egg, salt, nutmeg, and baking powder.
• Blend well.
• Add flour.
• The dough should be soft.
• Dip a 1/2 teaspoon measure into the boiling water.
• Scoop up a generous 1/2 teaspoon of the dough.
• Drop dough into boiling water.
• Repeat until all of dough is used.
• Be sure to always dip the 1/2 teaspoon measure into the boiling water before scooping up the dough.
• Boil dumplings about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a colander with a slotted spoon to drain.
• In a large skillet, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
• Add the dumplings and saute until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the Parmesan.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Mix the egg and pumpkin puree in a bowl. With a wooden spoon beat in the flour, a little at a time, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add nutmeg and beat several times to incorporate.
• Bring a large, deep pot of salted water to a boil. Take a wooden cutting board or any flat platter and place several tablespoons of the dough on top. Use a large chef's knife to spread the mixture over the board so that it is about 1/8 inch thick. Hold the board over the pot of water and, using the knife, slice off strips about 1/4 inch thick and about 3 inches long. (The strips will look rough at this point, but don't be discouraged: the dumplings will take shape as they hit the water.) Dip the knife in the boiling water from time to time to make the cutting easier. When the dumplings rise to the surface, let them cook another minute before removing with a slotted spoon and dropping in a bowl of ice water.
• When all the dumplings are cooked, drain in a colander. Before serving, saute them quickly in butter and season with salt, pepper and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.