German Dumplings Recipe

Name: German Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves, for garnish; Special equipment: 9-inch aluminum pie pan

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves, for garnish
Special equipment: 9-inch aluminum pie pan

1
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
2
Reserve bacon in pan with rendered fat.
3
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne and baking powder to combine.
4
Beat eggs and milk together in a small bowl and stir into dry mixture until smooth and uniform.
5
Bring 6 cups salted water to a boil in a large pot.
6
Poke holes using a pointed chopstick through the bottom of the aluminum pie pan to create a disposable spaetzle maker.
7
Push the dough through the holes into the boiling water.
8
Stir and cook for 3 minutes, or until dumplings float.
9
Remove dumplings and immediately toss in pan with bacon.
10
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.
11
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning, and more.

Yes, German Dumplings falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Dumplings

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