Semmelknodel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings) Recipe

Name: Semmelknodel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 kaiser rolls, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, minced; 2 cups milk; 1/4 cup parsley, minced plus more to garnish; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; hot pork gravy, for serving

Servings: persons

5 kaiser rolls, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 cups milk
1/4 cup parsley, minced plus more to garnish
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
3 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
hot pork gravy, for serving

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Spread sliced rolls onto 2 baking sheets, and bake until slightly dry (12 minutes). Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
3
Heat oil in a 4 qt saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (10 minutes). Transfer to the bowl with the bread and set aside.
4
Add milk to the saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat, and pour over bread. Add parsley, flour, nutmeg, and eggs. Season with salt and pepper, and using your hands, mix until evenly combined.
5
Bring an 8 qt saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Moisten hands with cold water, and form bread mixture into 2 inch balls and set aside.
6
Working in batches, add balls to boiling water, and cook until firm (15 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, drain briefly on paper towels, and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve in bowls surrounded by gravy.

320

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 kaiser rolls, thinly sliced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, minced, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Semmelknodel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Semmelknodel (Bavarian Bread Dumplings)

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