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Czech Republic Houskový Knedlík (Bread Dumplings)

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Czech Republic
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons butter or bacon fat
  • ¼ cup minced onions
  • 2 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 8 slices of diced bread with the crust
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 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.