Ironically, I ate my first Pretzel Dumplings in Leipzig at a Bavarian Restaurant (Bayrischer Bahnhof). This old train station has a 170 year old history, where the first track was built between Leipzig and Altenburg. The Knödel had a distinctive taste, and I tried to recreate it at home. It’s similar to the Semmelknödel, just a bit darker and more hearty.
The Mushroom gravy
The Mushroom gravy When in season Pfifferlinge (Chanterelle) mushrooms are used. But champignons or others can take their place. I found some exotic mushrooms at Lidl. Saute Parsley, onions and mushrooms for 3 minutes, add 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth. Add a 1/2 chicken cube. Mix 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp corn starch with a little water and thicken the sauce. let boil for 2 minutes. Add one cup of whole cream (or 2 tbsp. sour cream) and season with dash of salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heating element and pour in in a spritz of wine and/or lemon juice to taste.
Brezelknödel or Pretzel Dumplings
Brezelknödel are similar to the Semmelknödel, just a bit darker and more hearty.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for sautéing.
- 1 medium chopped onion.
- 1 cup chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish.
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 to 5 soft pretzels, cut or broken into ¼- to ½-inch cubes
- 2 cups whole warm milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten.
- Fried Bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients with clean hands or spatula.
- Let rest in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Heat up water to boil in a large pot with enough water (3/4 full).
- Add a dash of salt.
- Drop the Knödel in the boiling water, turn to low/medium heat and cook dumplings for 15 minutes
Notes
The Mushroom gravy: When in season Pfifferlinge (Chanterelle) mushrooms are used. But champignons or others can take their place. I found some exotic mushrooms at Lidl. Saute Parsley, onions and mushrooms for 3 minutes, add 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth. Add a 1/2 chicken cube. Mix 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp corn starch with a little water and thicken the sauce. let boil for 2 minutes. Add one cup of whole cream (or 2 tbsp sour cream) and season with dash of salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heating element and pour in in a spritz of wine and lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition information
Leftover Knödel can be sliced or cubed and fried in butter
Guten Appetit!
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