Semmelknoedel

Name: Semmelknoedel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 6 stale white bread rolls, cubed; 1 cup whole milk, warmed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 stale white bread rolls, cubed
1 cup whole milk, warmed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1

Place 6 cubed stale white bread rolls in a large bowl and pour 1 cup warmed whole milk over them, letting them soak for 15 minutes.
2

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute 1 small finely diced yellow onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley into the skillet, cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
4

Add the onion mixture, 2 beaten large eggs, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg to the soaked bread, mixing thoroughly by hand.
5

Form the mixture into 4 compact round dumplings using moist hands.
6

Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer, lower the dumplings into the water, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

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Questions

What is Semmelknoedel?

Traditional German bread dumplings made with soaked stale rolls, tender herbs, and sauteed onions. Gently simmered until fluffy, these tender dumplings are ideal for absorbing savory sauces and gravies. This reference files it under German side: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Semmelknoedel gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Semmelknoedel is 6 stale white bread rolls, cubed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Semmelknoedel vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk, warmed, 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 large eggs, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Does Semmelknoedel contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Semmelknoedel?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 10 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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