Bohemian Dumplings Recipe 395 Recipes

BOHEMIAN RAISED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• 1. Mix Dry Yeast and ¼ cup of warmed milk, and ¼ teaspoon of sugar in small bowl.
• 2. Combine Sifted flour and salt in separate bowl.
• 3. Once yeast has dissolved and become bubbly, mix with flour mixture in large bowl.
• 4. Stir the mixture adding remainder of milk and beaten eggs.
• 5. Knead dough thoroughly into ball.
• 6. Place dough ball into bowl, cover with towel, and set in a warm place for an hour.
• 7. Dough should double in size at this time.
• 8. Separate dough into small balls, slightly larger than a golf ball, but smaller than a soft ball.
• 9. Set dough balls aside on plate and let raise for ½ hour (covered with towel)
• 10. Place dough balls into stockpot or kettle of boiling salted water.
• 11. Cover and boil for 10 minutes. Make sure to slightly crack lid open to prevent boil over. Half way thorugh cook time, remove lid and flip balls over.
• 12. Remove from hot water and cool on cutting board.
• 13. Cut dumplings with string or dental floss while still warm.
• 14. Serve with meat, or freeze for later use.

BOHEMIAN DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Cut off breast crusts, cut bread into slices and then into cubes. Combine with hot milk in a bowl. Separate eggs. Whisk butter with egg yolks and salt until creamy. Add parsley and combine with soaked bread cubes. Mix everything together and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Place kitchen towel into boiling water and squeeze. Bring a pot of 750 ml (approximately 3 cups) of water with 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into bread mixture. Brush kitchen towel with melted butter. Roll out dough into 6-7 cm (approximately 3 inches) thick roll and place in the middle of the kirtchen towel. Roll up towel.
• Tie both ends of the towel and hang on the end of a wooden spoon handle. Place into boiling water and cook for about 40 minutes or until almost all water has evaporated. Let dumplings rest for 5 minutes. Unwrap towel and cut roll into 2 cm (approximately 3/4 inch) thick slices. Arrange on plates and serve.

BOHEMIAN BREAD DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix the flour, salt, 4 eggs, baking powder & milk together until you have stiff dough.
• When mixed well, add the cubed bread.
• Form into 2 dumplings.
• Boil in a large pot of water or broth for 30 minutes.
• Cool & slice into ¾ inches slices
• Melt ¼ cup butter in a skillet on med-low heat.
• Add the sliced dumplings & chopped onion.
• Season with salt & pepper or to taste.
• Fry until a light golden brown.
• If desired, pour the 6 well-beaten eggs over & cook until eggs are set -- stir very little.(I prefer them with a nice gravy poured over, instead of the eggs!).

BOHEMIAN POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, salt, pepper, onion, parsley, nutmeg, eggs and semolina thoroughly.
• Add milk and sifted flour. Mix all ingredients well.
• Knead on floured board.
• Shape into rolls, the approximate size of a walnut (in shell).
• Drop in boiling salted water. Boil 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon.
• Note: You can also brown in butter and serve with your favourite sauce or gravy.