Fluffy steamed kefir dumplings: Tender, light and ready without proofing

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Fluffy steamed kefir dumplings: Tender, light and ready without proofing

Name: Fluffy steamed kefir dumplings: Tender, light and ready without proofing
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 ml kefir (min. 2.5% fat); 400–450 g plain wheat flour; 1 egg (size M); 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweet variant); 300 g quark with sugar and vanilla; 400 g mashed potatoes with sautéed onion; 300 g pitted sour cherries with a little sugar

Easy to prepare
4 serving
40 minutes

Jan, 09. 01. 2026

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Dumplings are one of the pillars of Czech cuisine and few things evoke as strong a feeling of home as a plate of freshly prepared dumplings. If you are looking for a recipe that is simple, quick and at the same time perfect in results, kefir dumplings prepared in steam are a great choice. If you’re also in the mood for other variants of homemade dumplings that nicely complement the flavors of Czech cuisine, also check out homemade cup dumplings – a simple and proven recipe or Karlovy Vary dumplings by Pohlreich, which are among the popular accompaniments to sauces and roast meats.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

For the dough:

250 ml kefir (min. 2.5% fat)
400–450 g plain wheat flour
1 egg (size M)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweet variant)

Fillings (to taste):

300 g quark with sugar and vanilla
400 g mashed potatoes with sautéed onion
300 g pitted sour cherries with a little sugar

Preparation procedure

Pour the kefir into a larger bowl and stir in the baking soda. Let stand for 5 minutes – the mixture will begin to lightly foam, which is key for the dough's fluffiness. Add the egg, salt and optionally the sugar. Mix well. Gradually add the sifted flour and work into a soft, elastic dough. It should not stick, but must remain pliable. Cover with a cloth and let rest for 20–30 minutes.
Choose the filling to taste. Mix the quark with sugar and vanilla, season the mashed potatoes with salt, pepper and onion, lightly sprinkle the cherries with sugar.
Roll the dough into a sheet about 3 mm thick. Cut circles with a glass, place the filling in the center and carefully seal the edges. The seam must be well sealed so the filling doesn't leak during cooking.
Lightly oil the steam insert or cloth. Arrange the dumplings with spaces between them, because they will expand significantly during cooking. Steam for 8–10 minutes. The dumplings will be beautifully puffed, soft and light.
Serve immediately after finishing cooking. They taste great with butter, sour cream, quark, honey or homemade jam. Savory versions are complemented by onion or a sauce.

Quick information

Servings: 4 servings (approx. 16–20 dumplings depending on size)
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: approx. 40 minutes

Steamed kefir dumplings are proof that even a simple recipe can produce a result that delights the whole family. They are delicate, airy and versatile – suitable with fruit, quark and savory fillings. Thanks to the quick preparation without proofing, they can easily become a regular part of your home cooking that you’ll gladly return to.