Czech Yeast Bread Dumplings (Houskove Knedliky)

What you need

• 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) whole milk, lukewarm, about 35 °C (95 °F)
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, plus 1 tbsp for the cooking water
• 150 g (5 oz) day-old white bread rolls, cut into 1 cm (1/2 in) cubes
• 20 g (1 1/2 tbsp) butter

Method

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1. 1

   Whisk the yeast and sugar into the lukewarm milk. Leave it for 10 min, until foamy.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and toss for 3-4 min, until golden and dry. Let them cool.

3. 3

   Mix the flour and 1 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast milk and egg.

4. 4

   Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8-10 min, until the dough is smooth, soft and slightly sticky.

5. 5

   Knead in the cooled bread cubes. Cover the bowl and leave it in a warm place until doubled, 45-60 min.

6. 6

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it in two. Shape each half into a loaf about 20 cm (8 in) long and 6 cm (2 1/2 in) thick.

7. 7

   Cover the loaves and rest them for 15 min.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, bring a wide pot of water to a gentle simmer and stir in 1 tbsp salt.

9. 9

   Lower both loaves into the pot. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and simmer gently for 10 min, then turn them over and simmer 10 min more.

10. 10

    Lift the loaves out with a slotted spoon. Prick each one all over with a fork right away so the steam escapes and the dumplings stay fluffy.

11. 11

    Slice with kitchen thread or a sharp knife into 2 cm (3/4 in) slices. Serve hot, as a side for dishes with plenty of sauce.

Imported from cooklikeczechs.com. Recipe Grab pulled out what you need to cook it; the video stays where its author put it.