World Flavors Cookbook

Semmelknödel (Bread Dumplings)

Name: Semmelknödel (Bread Dumplings)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Austria
Ingredients: 500g dried bread cubes (Semmelwürfel); 250ml warm milk; 3 eggs; 1 onion, sautéed; 1 bunch fresh parsley; Salt, nutmeg

The quintessential Austrian side dish: round dumplings made from dried bread cubes, milk, and fresh parsley.

Cuisine: Austria

Ingredients

500g dried bread cubes (Semmelwürfel)
250ml warm milk
3 eggs
1 onion, sautéed
1 bunch fresh parsley
Salt, nutmeg

Instructions

1. Soak bread cubes in warm milk. 2. Mix in sautéed onion, eggs, parsley, and spices. 3. Knead into a dough and let rest for 20 mins. 4. Form tennis-ball-sized dumplings with wet hands. 5. Simmer in salted water for 15-20 minutes until they float.