Souskluitjies Dumplings In Cinnamon Syrup Recipe

Indulge in the comforting warmth of traditional South African Souskluitjies! These fluffy dumplings, simmered to perfection and drenched in a fragrant cinnamon syrup, are the perfect ending to a hearty Sunday lunch (think leg of lamb!). A simple yet deeply satisfying dessert, this recipe is easy to follow and delivers a taste of authentic South African home-style cooking.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 462.4 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Souskluitjies Dumplings In Cinnamon Syrup

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How to Make Souskluitjies Dumplings In Cinnamon Syrup

  1. Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder in a large bowl.
  2. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold, cubed unsalted margarine or butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1/2 cup milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach the right consistency.
  4. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F).
  5. In a large (4-liter) pot, bring 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of butter to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Gently drop rounded tablespoons of dough into the boiling water. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  7. Immediately cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. Carefully remove the cooked dumplings using a slotted spoon and place them in a lidded oven-safe dish.
  9. Liberally sprinkle the dumplings with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. In the same pot, add the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture to the water and bring to a simmer. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  11. Pour the warm cinnamon syrup evenly over the dumplings in the oven-safe dish. Cover the dish and bake in the preheated oven for at least 30 minutes, or until heated through and the syrup has thickened slightly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

120g

Fat

34g

Carbs

18g