Name: Knedliky - Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon sugar; 1.5 cups milk, or as needed; 3 eggs, beaten; 4 cups dry white bread cubes; 4 slices bacon, sliced into small strips; 1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut - rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; salt and pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons cold water; 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Step 1

Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.

Step 2

Pour 1 cup milk and eggs into well; stir to blend, adding more milk to make a moist, battery dough, unlike pancake batter. Beat dough for at least 200 strokes, using a sturdy wooden spoon, rolling it over and over in the bowl until smooth and an occasional bubble appears on the surface. Add bread cubes; stir into dough until they disappear.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place dough onto a cheesecloth or white cotton cloth; form into a loaf shape. Wrap cloth around loaf; tie ends.

Step 4

Place loaf into boiling water; cook 45 minutes, flipping loaf halfway. Remove loaf from water, unwrap, and cover with a tea towel; set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings.

Step 6

Add sauerkraut to a saucepan with enough water to cover surface; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add bacon; season with caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into sauerkraut. Simmer about 3 minutes.

Step 7

Slice dumpling loaf. Drizzle servings with reserved drippings; serve with sauerkraut.

Knedliky - Czech Dumpling with Sauerkraut (Zeli)

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