Fried Pumpkin Dumplings

Instructions

1. Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the skin from the pumpkin. Remove all of the seeds from inside of the pumpkin and cut the pumpkin into small chunks.
2. In a small saucepan, bring three cups of water to a boil and add the pumpkin into the saucepan. Allow the pumpkin to cook for about ten minutes.
3. While the pumpkin is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Mix all four ingredients together thoroughly.
4. Work the butter into the flour mixture using your hands.
5. Remove the saucepan with the pumpkin from the stove, drain the pumpkin, and mash the pumpkin using a fork.
6. Allow the pumpkin to cool for a few minutes and then add the pumpkin into the bowl with the flour mixture.
7. Mix the pumpkin into the flour and then slowly add 1/2 cup of water, continuously stirring as you add the water.
8. Once you have mixed all the ingredients together, cover the batter over with a towel for about 20 minutes and set it aside.
9. Generously flour your counter top or rolling board. You will need this area to roll the dough into golf-sized balls.
10. Using a tablespoon, scoop out chunks of the batter and place them onto your floured board or counter top. Roll each scoop of dough into a small ball and set it aside. Repeat this process until you have used all of the dough.
11. In a large nonstick frying pan, bring 1/2 cup of oil to a medium heat.
12. Place the dumplings into the frying pan. Be sure to leave enough space between each dumpling.
13. Fry each dumpling until it is golden brown on each side. If the oil in your frying pan is starting to get low, go ahead and pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of oil.
14. Line a plate with paper towel and place the finished dumplings onto the plate. The paper towel will absorb any excess oil.
15. Serve and enjoy.

• Servings : 10-12
• Ready in : 50 Minutes
• Course : Appetizer
• Recipe Type : Appetizers
• Ingredient : Flour