Knodel

SUBMITTED BY: Margaret

"This is an Austrian classic. 'Knodel' (you pronounce the "k") means 'dumpling' in German. My mother used to make this a lot when I was small because it's a good way to use up stale bread. It remains one of my fondest childhood taste memories. The quantities are approximate, because this is one of those recipes that isn't written down, so I had to follow her around the kitchen the last time she made it. Be sure the bread is stale. If it isn't, dry it in the oven after cutting it into cubes."

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Original recipe yield: 4 to 6 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 (1 pound) loaf white bread, toasted and cut into cubes
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS

Butter one 9x11 inch baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, combine the onion, parsley and butter. Cook until onions begin to brown. Pour over bread cubes and toss well.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the bread and onion mixture; mix well and allow to stand for 1 hour.
Firmly press mixture into baking dish; tightly cover with aluminum foil.
Place baking dish on a rack in a larger pot with 3 inches of water. Cover pot and steam for 1 hour. Remove from pot and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with melted butter before serving.

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Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2005 by GRACELIZABETH

I mixed all of the ingredients together as per recipe adding one extra egg. But then I formed them into firms balls the size of a small hardball and placed them into slightly salted boiling water. When they rose to the surface, I turned the heat down to a soft boil and covered the pot. Ten minutes later they're done and awsome! Everyone loves them. A great recipe. My whole family raves every time I make this and requests it often. A great way to soak up gravy or sauce. If there are any leftovers (and there usually aren!t) I cut them up the next morning and put them in the frypan with a couple of eggs and sometimes ham, red pepper, etc... and they are gone! A real soul food.

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Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Beefbern

My Father came from Austria and knodel was one of his most favorite dishes. My Mother made a variation cutting a ring of Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa into small pieces and incorporating it into the batter before rolling into dumplings. Delicious.

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Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by GOODCOOKBECKY

I grew up in Austria and this is very close to the real thing (I have a recipe from there) -- For added flavor: fry bacon crisp (in small slices) and toss the bread in the bacon fat to give it more smokey flavor. With bacon they are often called Tiroler Knoedel (from Tyrol). Very good thanks for sharing.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 199

Total Fat: 6.2g
Cholesterol: 94mg
Sodium: 312mg
Total Carbs: 27.1g
Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 8.2g

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