Easy Czech Inspired Bread Dumplings (Knedlicky)

Step 1

You can make as many loaves of bread as you prefer. Take out as many loaves as you wish to make. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray and place your loaves on the pan. Let sit at room temp and rise. This time will vary for all depending on your climate. Leat the loaf thaw and rise until it is doubled in size.

Step 2

In a deep sided skillet or stock pot, add your water and salt and bring to a boil. You should have enough water to reach halfway up the loaf of bread.

Step 3

When the water is boiling, carefully add the loaf of thawed and risen bread dough.

Step 4

You may need to reduce the heat to make sure the water is not boiling over, but should be a steady boil.

Step 5

The bread will begin to increase in size, this is why you need a larger pot. Place the lid on the pot and let the loaf boil for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

At the 12 minute mark, carefully using two spoons or tongs, flip the loaf over. You want to make sure not to pierce the bread so that it continues to steam and rise inside. Boil the other side the same as the first side, lid on, gentle boil, approximately 12 minutes.

Step 7

You will know the bread dumplings are done when the center of the loaf is slightly firm.

Step 8

Carefully remove the loaf to a cooling rack, placed over a cookie sheet. Poke a couple of holes in the loaf to let the steam out. Repeat the cooking process if you are making more than one loaf. Let the loaf cool for about 20 minutes. Then slice and serve.

Step 9

You can also slice, and add the slices to a resealable bag and freeze. They can be thawed and steamed in the microwave or stove when ready to serve.