Bread Dumplings Houskový Knedlíky

Traditional Czech Bread Dumplings (Houskový Knedlíky)

Experience the comforting taste of traditional Czech cuisine with these delightful bread dumplings. A perfect side dish for rich stews and roasted meats, Houskový Knedlíky are a staple in Czech kitchens.

Ingredients

🌾 2 cups Wondra Flour
🧂 1 tablespoon baking powder
🥚 1 large egg
🥛 1 cup milk

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

Place 2 cups of Wondra flour into the mixing bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer.
Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder to the flour.
Crack 1 large egg into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
Pour 1 cup of milk into the mixture.

2- Mix Ingredients:

Attach the bowl and dough hook to the stand mixer.
Mix on medium speed until a cohesive dough forms. The dough should be smooth and elastic.

3- Shape the Dumplings:

Remove the dough from the mixer.
On a black cutting board, manually knead and shape the dough into two cylindrical logs.

4- Boil the Dumplings:

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
Carefully place the two dough logs into the boiling water.
Boil for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway through using a wooden spoon to ensure even cooking.

5- Slice and Serve:

Once cooked, remove the dumplings from the water.
Using tongs to hold each dumpling, slice them into thick, round pieces with a knife.
Serve the dumplings warm, ideally alongside a rich goulash or the traditional dish of pork, sauerkraut, and dumplings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
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