German Bread Dumplings Semmelknodel

Posted in response to a request. I have not tried this, times are approximate.

Break bread into small pieces.

Place in a medium bowl.

Pour warm milk over bread.

Heat oil in a medium skillet.

Add onion.

Saut until golden brown.

Add sauted onion , and remaining ingredients to bread mixture.

Blend well.

Mixture should be stiff.

Add bread or milk to adjust consistency.

Working with floured hands , form smooth paste into a roll about 2 1 / 2 inches in diameter.

Cut roll into 8 pieces.

Form each piece into a dumpling.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Add dumplings , one at a time , to boiling water , making sure they are not overcrowded.

Do not cover.

Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes.

Dumplings are done when they float.

Carefully remove dumplings with a slotted spoon.

Drain well.

Serve immediately with roast meat and gravy or sauce and cooked kale.

Dumplings are excellent with roast goose or duck.

day-old white bread, milk, vegetable oil, onion, eggs, salt, white pepper, ground nutmeg, parsley