Knödel Food

KNODEL

Steps:

• Butter one 9x11 inch baking dish.
• In a skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, parsley and butter. Cook until onions begin to brown. Pour over bread cubes and toss well.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the bread and onion mixture; mix well and allow to stand for 1 hour.
• Firmly press mixture into baking dish; tightly cover with aluminum foil.
• Place baking dish on a rack in a larger pot with 3 inches of water. Cover pot and steam for 1 hour. Remove from pot and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with melted butter before serving.

BAVARIAN SEMMEL KNOEDEL (BREAD DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• Slice the bread into 1/4 inch thickness.
• In a large bowl, add the bread slices, whisked egg, fresh parsley and kosher salt.
• Scald the milk to be very hot, but not boiling. Pour that over the bread mixture, cover with a towel or lid and allow to soak for a few minutes.
• When the milk has cooled to be a safe temperature for your hands, mix the bread mixture until clumped together. Don't over mix, though! You want all of the ingredients to bind together. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more scalding milk.
• With wet hands, form into six balls.
• Chill for 15-30 minutes (or overnight).
• In a pot of salted boiling water, cook for 15-20 minutes.
• This makes a perfect side dish with a stew that has a rich gravy.
• For leftover dumplings, slice like cooked potatoes. Fry in some bacon and onion, until lightly browned and pour a whisked egg over. Delicious!

KNOEDEL (AUSTRIAN BREAD DUMPLING)

Steps:

• If you do not have stale bread, leave the bread out to dry overnight, or dry in the oven on low. The bread should be in cubes and put into a bowl.
• Butter a 9"x13" baking dish.
• In a skillet, brown the onion, parsley, and butter over medium heat. Pour over the bread crumbs.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over the bread crumbs and mix well before leaving to stand for 1 hour.
• Fill a large pot with 3" of water. Place a rack in the pot, then put the baking dish on the rack. Cover and steam for 1 hour.
• Remove from rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with melted butter before serving.