Knödel recipe

1/2 lb stale white bread
1 C milk, warmed
1 T cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 eggs
1/2 t salt
1/4 t white pepper
1/8 t nutmeg
3 T chopped parsley

Break bread into small pieces; place in a medium bowl and pour milk over. Saute onion in oil till brown. Combine bread, onion and remaining ingredients; blend well. Mixture should be stiff -- add more milk or bread to adjust consistency. Working with floured hands, form mixture into a roll about 2-1/2 inches wide. Cut roll into 8 pieces and form each into a dumpling. Boil dumplings in water, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Do not cover. Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes; dumplings are done when they float.

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