I remember enjoying these dumplings as a kid with roast pork or svickova, which is a Czech recipe for braised beef roast. My grandfather was Bohemian and this was one of his favorite side dishes. My mother included a copy of the recipe in a recipe card collection she gave to me when I moved to college. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Bread Dumplings
Updated on Oct. 29, 2023
Bread Dumplings
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 slices white bread, toasted and cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
- Gravy, warmed
- Fresh thyme leaves, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in milk and enough water to be able to shape mixture into a loaf. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into an 8x4-in. dumpling loaf. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 12 cups water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Gently add dumpling; return water to a simmer. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Turn dumpling over. Cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 8-12 minutes longer. Gently remove to a cutting board using 2 slotted spoons. Using a serrated knife, gently cut into slices. Serve warm with gravy. If desired, sprinkle with thyme.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 142 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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