Sauté the onion and parsley in the fat.

Add the diced bread and sauté until golden brown

Set aside to cool

Combine the flour, eggs, milk and salt and beat until bubbly (around 5 minutes)

Mix in the bread mixture when cool

Let stand 30 minutes

When ready to make dumplings boil 10 cups of lightly salted water in a large pot.

With wet hands, shape the mixture into 2 to 3 inch little loaves.

Drop gently in the boiling water

Cook 15 minutes or so until the dumplings float.

Reduce heat and simmer 5 more minutes

Drain, slice with thread or dental floss and serve with gravy.