Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Step by step

1. 1

   Cut dried bread rolls into cubes and place in a bowl.

2. 2

   Warm the milk and pour it over the bread cubes, let soak for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onion, sweat it in butter until translucent, then let cool.

4. 4

   Finely chop the parsley.

5. 5

   Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

6. 6

   Add the egg mixture, onions, parsley, and flour to the soaked bread cubes.

7. 7

   Mix everything well with moist hands, let rest for 10 minutes. Check consistency; if too wet, add more flour.

8. 8

   Form dumplings about the size of a tennis ball with moist hands.

9. 9

   Bring salted water to a gentle simmer (do not boil).

10. 10

    Let the dumplings simmer gently for 18-20 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and serve.