Classic Homemade Kefir Dumplings with Sour Cherries
Juicy berries in delicate dough - absolutely delicious! Classic dumplings with sour cherries and sweet cherries are more than just a dish, they are a true tradition. The kefir dough turns out soft and airy, while the tart sour cherries and sweet cherries creates a perfect balance of flavors. This dessert will appeal to everyone!
Updated : 08 May, 2026
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
Dough
400 grams
Wheat flour
1
Chicken eggs
200 milliliters
Kefir
20 grams
Sugar
0.33 teaspoon
Baking soda
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
Filling
150 grams
Sugar
300 grams
Sour Cherry
1 tablespoon
Starch
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you make classic kefir dumplings with sour cherries and sweet cherries? Prepare the ingredients. Take the kefir out of the refrigerator in advance so it can come to room temperature. With this recipe, you can make dumplings with sour cherries or dumplings with sweet cherries. For sweet cherry dumplings, you may need less sugar in the filling, so adjust it based on the tartness of the berries and your own taste.
Step 2
Pour the sifted flour into a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 20 g.
Step 3
Add the baking soda and salt to the bowl. Stir to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Separate the egg white from the yolk. The egg white will not be needed. Add the yolk to the bowl with the flour.
Step 5
Pour the room-temperature kefir into the bowl with the flour and yolk. Start kneading the dough, first with a spoon, then with your hands until smooth and even. The dough should be fairly soft, but still come together into a ball. If needed, add a little more kefir or flour to reach the right consistency.
Step 6
Shape the kneaded dough into a ball, place it in a plastic bag, and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes.
Step 7
Pour the sugar for the filling into a deep bowl, adjust the amount to taste, add the starch, and mix well.
Step 8
Divide the dough into 2 parts. Sprinkle a little flour onto your work surface and place 1 half of the dough on it.
Step 9
Press the dough into a thick round.
Step 10
Roll the dough out with a rolling pin into a fairly thin sheet, 2-3 mm thick, about 1/16-1/8 inch.
Step 11
Cut rounds out of the dough using a suitable round cutter or a glass.
Step 12
Stretch each dough round slightly with your hands and place a little more than 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar and starch mixture on it, leaving the edges free.
Step 13
Place pitted sour cherries or sweet cherries on top of the sugar.
Step 14
Seal the edges of each dough round with filling very well. Shape dumplings from all the dough.
Step 15
Place the dumplings on a cutting board dusted with flour. I got 35 pieces.
Step 16
Pour water into a pot of suitable size, about 1 liter for 15-20 dumplings, about 4 1/4 cups, and bring it to a boil on the stove. Add salt to taste, place in the desired number of dumplings, and cook for about 2 minutes after the water returns to a boil. The exact cooking time depends on the size of the dumplings and the characteristics of your stove.
Step 17
Transfer the cooked dumplings to a plate with a slotted spoon and serve.
Step 18
The kefir dumplings with sour cherries or sweet cherries are ready. Enjoy your meal!
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