World Flavors Cookbook

Tiroler Speckknödel (Tyrolean Bacon Dumplings)

Hearty bread dumplings from Tyrol, flavored with smoky Alpine bacon.

Cuisine: Austria

Ingredients

• 250g cubed dry bread
• 100g Tyrolean speck (bacon), finely diced
• 2 eggs, 250ml milk
• 1 small onion, parsley, butter
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Soak bread cubes in milk and eggs.
2. Sauté onion and speck in butter, then add to the bread mix with parsley.
3. Form compact balls.
4. Boil in salted water or beef broth for 15-20 minutes.
5. Serve in a hot beef broth or with sauerkraut.