Bohemian-Czech Bread Dumplings Recipe - Houskove Knedliky

• 3 1/2 cups (about 10 slices) country white bread, crusts removed, and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 small) finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup milk

1. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter and toast bread cubes until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet and saute onions until lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl and combine with flour, bacon, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Add milk and knead lightly until a soft dough forms. Fold in the reserved bread cubes and form into 2 oblong logs.
3. Bring water and salt to a simmer in a pan or skillet large enough to accommodate the logs, and with enough water to just cover the dumplings.
4. Carefully place the dumplings into the water and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes, turning once using two slotted spoons or spatulas.
5. Remove dumplings with two slotted spoons and place on paper towels to drain. While still hot, cut the dumplings into 3/4-inch widths. Czechs use a thread to slice their dumplings. You also can use unflavored dental floss or piano wire! Serve with lots of gravy.

country white bread, butter, onion, flour, bacon, parsley, milk

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/bohemian-czech-bread-dumplings-recipe-houskove-knedliky-50038058 (may not work)