Bread dumplings are a practical and sustainable side dish that can be made from stale bread rolls, thus using up leftovers. πβ¨ They are not only versatile β perfect with roasts, in soups or with sauces β but also easy to prepare. With their delicate flavour and perfect consistency, they are a real classic in German cuisine. Enjoy them at your table and reduce food waste at the same time!
Austrian bread dumplings
Stefie
4-6
20-30 minutes
15-20 minutes
Austrian
Side dishes
Ingredients
- 250 g old bread rolls
- 250 ml milk
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon of parsley (chopped, optional)
- 50 g flour (depending on consistency)
Directions
Prepare the bread rolls: Cut the stale bread rolls into small cubes and place in a large bowl.
Heat the milk: Gently heat the milk in a small saucepan until it is warm. Do not boil!
Fry the onion: Finely dice the onion and fry in the butter until translucent. Then add to the bread cubes.
Kneading: Pour the warm milk over the bread cubes, add the eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and chopped parsley. Mix everything well and knead until a homogeneous mass is formed.
Resting: Let the dumpling mass rest briefly (about 5 minutes). If necessary, knead in the flour to improve the consistency.
Forming dumplings: Form dumplings of the same size (approx. 6-8 cm in diameter).
Cooking: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
Serving: Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain. They go well with roasts or in a strong sauce.
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