Knedliky – Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)

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This was my grandmothers recipe and it has remained a family favorite… It should be served with roast pork, sauerkraut and a nice glass of beer. A very traditional way to eat the leftover dumplings the next day for breakfast or brunch is to chop them up into cubes, pan fry in a little butter; then add eggs and milk, and cook as if you are making scrambled eggs. It’s great.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups milk, or as needed
  • 4 cups dry white bread cubes
  • 4 slices bacon, sliced into small strips
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut – rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Stir together flour
  2. baking soda
  3. baking powder
  4. salt
  5. and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
  6. Pour eggs and 1 cup milk into well; stir to blend
  7. adding more milk to make a moist
  8. battery dough
  9. unlike pancake batter. Use a sturdy wooden spoon to beat dough for at least 200 strokes
  10. rolling it over and over in the bowl until smooth and an occasional bubble appears on the surface. Add dry white bread cubes; stir into dough until they disappear.
  11. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place dough onto a cheesecloth or white cotton cloth; form into a loaf shape. Wrap the cloth around loaf and tie ends.
  12. Place loaf into boiling water; cook 45 minutes
  13. turning loaf over halfway through. Remove from water
  14. unwrap
  15. and cover with a tea towel. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  16. Fry bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Set aside.
  17. Place drained sauerkraut into a saucepan; add water to cover the surface. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add bacon; season with salt
  18. pepper
  19. and caraway seeds. Stir together water and cornstarch; mix into sauerkraut and simmer for a few minutes before removing from heat.
  20. Slice dumpling loaf. Drizzle with bacon drippings from the pan. Serve with sauerkraut.

Prep Time: 45 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8

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