Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings)

Name: Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 (1 pound) loaf stale French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 eggs; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs

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My Bavarian Oma made these large dumplings to accompany roast pork or game dishes, any meat with gravy, or with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Serve one dumpling alongside your dish, and cover with a little gravy.

Recipe by Peachy

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (1 pound) loaf stale French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup dry bread crumbs (Optional)

Directions

Place the bread cubes into a large bowl. Heat the milk until it starts to bubble at the edges, then pour it over the bread cubes. Stir briefly to coat the bread. Let soak for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the parsley, and remove from the heat. Mix into the bowl with the bread along with the eggs, salt and pepper. Use your hands, squeezing the dough through your fingers until it is smooth and sticky.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. The water should be at least 3 or 4 inches deep. When the water is boiling, make a test dumpling about the size of a small orange or tangerine, by patting and cupping between wet hands. Gently drop into the boiling water. If it falls apart, the dough is too wet. In this case, stir some bread crumbs into the rest of the dumpling batter.
Form the remaining dough into large dumplings, and carefully drop into the boiling water. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon. They should come out soft, spongy and delicious!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

506	Calories
12g	Fat
79g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 506
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 113mg	38%
Sodium 1220mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 79g	29%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 4mg	19%
Calcium 169mg	13%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 345mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.