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German Bread Dumplings (Semmelknodel )
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
I have not tried this, times are approximate.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb day-old white bread, cut into 10 slices
1 cup milk, warmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Directions:
1. Break bread into small pieces; place in a medium bowl; Pour warm milk over bread.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet; Add onion; sauté until golden brown.
3. Add sautéed onion, and remaining ingredients to bread mixture; blend well; mixture should be stiff; Add bread or milk to adjust consistency.
4. Working with floured hands, form smooth paste into a roll about 2 1/2 inches in diameter; Cut roll into 8 pieces; form each piece into a dumpling.
5. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil; Add dumplings, one at a time, to boiling water, making sure they are not overcrowded; Do not cover; Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes.
6. Dumplings are done when they float.
7. Carefully remove dumplings with a slotted spoon; drain well.
8. Serve immediately with roast meat and gravy or sauce and cooked kale; dumplings are excellent with roast goose or duck.
By RecipeOfHealth.com