Pomeranian Bread Dumplings

1. 1

   Combine cranberries and rum in a bowl; soak cranberries in rum, 8 hours to over night. Drain and discard rum.

2. 2

   Combine cranberries, red wine, lemon zest, and clove together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until flavors combine, about 15 minutes. Strain cranberries; discard wine and clove.

3. 3

   Beat flour, milk, eggs, and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl until air bubbles form.

4. 4

   Cook and stir bacon, bologna, and bread cubes in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool in skillet.

5. 5

   Transfer bacon mixture and all accumulated pan drippings to flour mixture; stir until an elastic dough forms.

6. 6

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-high to maintain a rapid simmer. Butter a warm baking dish.

7. 7

   Working in batches, form dough into dumplings using two large spoons; drop dumplings into simmering water. Cook until dumplings are set, about 15 minutes. Transfer cooked dumplings to prepared baking dish, cover the dish, and keep in a warm place until ready to serve. Top dumplings with cranberry mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.