These bread dumplings are made with seasoned French bread. This tasty side dish goes well with chicken and your favourite peas and beans and even mash potatoes. But bread dumplings are more than just a delicious addition to your meal.
They symbolize the art of cooking and the love and care that goes into every dish. As you knead and shape the dough, think about the generations before you who have passed down this recipe. Imagine the joy and satisfaction they must have felt as they watched their loved ones savour every bite. In a world where everything seems to move at lightning speed, taking the time to prepare and enjoy a homemade meal is a way to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life. Bread dumplings allow us to connect with our heritage, our family, and our community.
So next time you’re in the kitchen, take a moment to reflect on the significance of the food you you ‘re preparing. Cooking is a form of art, and just like any art form, it has the power to inspire, evoke emotions, and bring people together. And when it comes to bread dumplings, there’s something truly special about this traditional dish that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
- 1 pound of 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs optional
Direction
- Place the bread cubes into a large bowl.
- Heat the milk until it starts to bubble at the edges. Remove and pour over the bread cubes. Stir to coat the bread and then let it soak for 15 minutes.
- Next, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. First, add the onions, coook 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 mooth and sticky.
- Place enough water in a pot, about 3-4 inches deep and add salt. Bring the water to a boil boiling. Wet your hands. Pat and cup the first portion, the size of a small orange or tangerine.
- Gently drop the dumpling into the water. Note: if it falls apart, the dough is too wet. In this case, stir some bread crumbs into the rest of the dumpling batter.
- Then form the remaining dough into large dumplings and carefully drop into the boiling water. Leave to simmer for 20 minutes. Then remove to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon. They should come out soft, spongy and delicious!
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Semmelknödel (Bread Dumpling)
Ingredients
- 1 pound stale french bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs optional
Instructions
- Place the bread cubes into a large bowl.Heat the milk until it starts to bubble at the edges. Remove and pour over the bread cubes. Stir to coat the bread and then let it soak for 15 minutes.Next, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- First, add the onions, coook 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 mooth and sticky.
- Place enough water in a pot, about 3-4 inches deep and add salt. Bring the water to a boil boiling. Wet your hands. Pat and cup the first portion, the size of a small orange or tangerine.
- Gently drop the dumpling into the water. Note: if it falls apart, the dough is too wet. In this case, stir some bread crumbs into the rest of the dumpling batter.Then form the remaining dough into large dumplings and carefully drop into the boiling water.
- Leave to simmer for 20 minutes. Then remove to a serving plate with a large slotted spoon. They should come out soft, spongy and delicious!
In conclusion, easy Semmelknödel are not just a side dish; they are a warm embrace of comfort wrapped in fluffy goodness. As you prepare these delightful bread dumplings, you’ll find that their simplicity invites creativity—perfect for soaking up sauces, pairing with savory stews, or even enjoying with a splash of melted butter and herbs. Whether you’re reliving cherished family recipes or exploring new culinary adventures, each bite transports you to a cozy Bavarian kitchen. So grab your stale bread, channel your inner chef, and let these charming dumplings take center stage at your next meal; they’re sure to leave you and your loved ones smiling from ear to ear, and asking for seconds!