Bread Dumpling

Bread dumpling is one of the most iconic side dishes of Czech cuisine. It is made from wheat flour, eggs, milk or water, salt, baking powder, and diced stale bread rolls. The dough is shaped into a log, boiled in water or steamed, and then sliced into rounds. The finished dumpling has a soft, airy texture and a mildly neutral flavour that makes it excellent at absorbing the juices of sauces and gravies. It is traditionally served alongside svíčková cream sauce, goulash, tomato sauce, or roasted meat. In Czech gastronomy, it is an indispensable part of the classic Sunday lunch.