Pillowy bread dumplings that soak up gravy like the best sponges — Semmelknödel are the unsung heroes of the German table. Stale rolls, milk, eggs and a little onion are shaped into soft orbs that simmer to cloud-like tenderness.
They’re the essential companion to roasts, sauerbraten and mushroom sauces across southern Germany and Austria. Handle them gently and they’ll reward you with featherlight bites.


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