German Apple Dumplings8 ounces plain flour Pinch of salt 4 ounces butter 3 ounces granulated sugar 2 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sour cream 4 small apples 4 teaspoons raspberry or cherry jam 4 teaspoons flaked almonds Sift together flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar. Add egg yolks and sour cream. Quickly knead to a smooth dough. Wrap in wax paper and chill for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each section quickly to make a round of pastry. Peel and core the apples and fill the center of each round with them, add the jam and almonds. Wrap the pastry into a square, pinching the top to seal. Glaze with beaten egg white and bake for 40 minutes in lightly greased baking pan. Serves 4.
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