Bread Dumplings (Houskove Knedliky)

• eggs↗2
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• flour, sifted with a pinch of baking powder↗3 cups
• slices white bread, cut into cubes↗4 slices

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beat eggs, salt& milk in a large mixing bowl; add flour gradually.

2. 2

   Continue beating with a large spoon (the dough must be smooth& stiff enough to hold its shape).

3. 3

   Stir in bread cubes last.

4. 4

   Have a clean, wet towel ready.

5. 5

   Shape the dough with wet hands into an oblong, roll in a towel& drop into a large kettle of salted boiling water.

6. 6

   Boil, covered, for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the towel& slice the dumpling 1/2 inch thick (if not sliced immediately, the steam cannot escape& the dumplings will be soggy& hard).

8. 8

   Keep hot until ready to serve.