Tyrolean Spinach And Bacon Dumplings

• 3 stale kaiser rolls
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 slices speck, diced (smoked bacon)
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2 -4 tablespoons flour
• salt
• cracked black pepper

1. Fry the speck in a small pan until just beginning to brown. Add garlic and onion. Saute until speck is crisp and onions are translucent. Add chopped spinach. remove from heat and set aside.
2. Dice kaiser rolls into small cubes. Place in large bowl with yogurt and milk. Add eggs and melted butter. Mix well.
3. Add speck/spinach mixture, parsley, flour, salt and pepper.
4. Mix well until all components are blended. Your hands are the best tool for this.
5. Set bowl aside an allow mixture to rest 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile heat a large pot of salted water to a boil.
7. Shape mixture into dumplings the size of golf balls.
8. Drop into boiling water, one at a time so the water stays boiling.
9. Cook until dumplings rise to the surface.
10. Serve immediately.

kaiser rolls, plain yogurt, milk, eggs, butter, garlic, fresh spinach, speck, onion, parsley, salt, cracked black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tyrolean-spinach-and-bacon-dumplings-425327 (may not work)