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

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.

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.

Questions

Can I make Semmelknoedel dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, warmed, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Semmelknoedel gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Semmelknoedel keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Semmelknoedel?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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