Czech Knedlíky Recipe
The origins of Knedlíky trace back to at least the Middle Ages, making this beloved dumpling a part of Czech cuisine long before the Czech Republic officially formed in 1993 after the split of Czechoslovakia. Despite Eastern Europe's many changes in names and borders over the past century, Knedlíky has remained closely associated with Czech ethnic groups in the region, earning a cherished place in Czech culinary tradition.Knedlíky are a type of Czech dumpling made from flour, milk, and yeast. Known for their unique cylindrical shape, they are boiled and then sliced into flat, oblong pieces, typically served as a side to savory dishes like soups and stews.
Ingredients
- Coarse flour – 3 cups
- Stale bread cubes, white bread – ½ cup
- Milk, lukewarm – 1 cup
- Egg, beaten – 1
- White sugar – 1 tsp
- Active dry yeast – tsp
- Kosher salt – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Prepare your bread cubes by cutting white bread into 1 cm cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine flour with a pinch of salt.
- Add warm milk, yeast, and sugar into a well in the center of the flour. Stir together and let sit for 10 minutes, until the yeast is dissolved.
- Whisk egg and salt until fluffy, then add to the flour mixture.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir until a dough forms. It should start pulling from the sides of the bowl.
- Lightly flour a flat surface and place the dough on top. Knead the dough with your hands until the dough is elastic and smooth.
- Now, add the bread cubes to the dough and combine.
- Place the dough into a large, oiled bowl and cover for up to 2 hours, allowing the dough to rise until it doubles its original size.
- Once the dough has risen, place it back onto your floured surface and punch out excess air.
- Form the dough into a ball and then divide it into half.
- Roll each half into cylindrical tubes, around 8-9 inches in length and 3 inches in diameter.
- Cover and set aside again, leaving to rise for another 15 minutes.
- Prepare your water to a soft boil or simmer, with a pinch of salt.
- Boil the dumplings for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- When done boiling, remove the dumpling and use a string to cut it into 1-inch slices. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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