How to Make Czech Bread Dumplings (Knedlíky) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Czech bread dumplings, or knedlíky, are a staple of Czech cuisine and are often enjoyed alongside hearty stews, creamy sauces, or as a side to roasted meats. These soft and fluffy dumplings are made with bread, milk, flour, and eggs, and are boiled to perfection before being sliced and served. They have a wonderfully light and airy texture, making them the perfect accompaniment to soak up the delicious flavors of a savory dish.

While Czech bread dumplings may seem simple, they require...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (105 degrees F (40 degrees C))
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 ¾ cups quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®), or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit and bloom for about 10 minutes.
  • Add egg and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Pour in 2 ¾ cups flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until it starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and forms a dough.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and slightly elastic, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, flipping the dough to coat the top in oil. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer back to your work surface; press out the excess air and form dough into a relatively uniform ball.
  • Cut dough into two equal pieces. Form each piece into a uniform ball. Roll each ball into a tube, 2 to 2 ½ inches wide. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let proof for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a steady simmer.
  • Carefully pick up a risen piece of dough and transfer to the simmering water. Bring back to a simmer. Cover tightly and let simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, flip, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate and poke all over with a toothpick or wooden skewer, which releases the steam from the center.
  • Use a piece of string or thread to cut into 3/4- to 1-inch dumplings. Transfer to a serving plate. Repeat Steps 9 to 11 to cook remaining dough.
  • Serve and enjoy.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 108mg