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Czech Bread Dumplings (Knedlíky)
Czech Bread Dumplings (Knedlíky)
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
220 minutes
Savor Chef John's cozy Czech dumplings with rich gravy for ultimate comfort.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup warm milk (105 degrees F (40 degrees C))
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2.75 cups quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®), or more as needed
Instructions:
  • Collect all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
  • In a bowl, mix together warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Allow the mixture to sit and bloom for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Combine egg and kosher salt with the yeast mixture, then blend in 2 ¾ cups of flour using a wooden spoon until dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Work the dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and slightly elastic, for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, making sure to coat the top with oil as well. Cover and allow it to rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, approximately 2 hours.
  • Return the dough to your work surface and gently press out any excess air, shaping it into a smooth, uniform ball.
  • Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Roll each ball into a tube about 2 to 2 ½ inches wide. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow to proof for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the flavors come together, heat a sizable pot of salted water until it reaches a gentle simmer.
  • Gently place the proofed dough into the simmering water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover, flip, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Place the dish on a plate and use a toothpick or wooden skewer to poke holes all over, allowing steam to escape from the center.
  • Cut the dough into 3/4 to 1-inch dumplings using a piece of string or thread. Place them on a serving plate. Repeat the process to cook the rest of the dough.
  • Indulge in and savor.

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