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

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February 6, 2019

by AngiesWeb.com

Cuisine German

Category Austria Germany Recipes Side dish Vegetarian

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)

Persons

8

Serving Size

1

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Wait Time

20 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Brezelknödel are similar to the Semmelknödel, just a bit darker and more hearty.

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients with clean hands or spatula.
2. Let rest in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
3. Heat up water to boil in a large pot with enough water (3/4 full).
4. Add a dash of salt.
5. 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 being 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.

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Pretzel dumpling,

Semmelknoedel,

Vegetarian

Calories

388

16%

Fat

10 g

16%

Saturated

5.0 g

25%

Carbs

62 g

20%

Protein

11 g

Fiber

2.0 g

8.4%

Sugar

5.2 g

Sodium

487 mg

20%

Trans fat

0.1 g

Cholesterol

80 mg

26%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Leftover Knödel can be sliced or cubed and fried in butter

Guten Appetit!