Bread Dumplings Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   With fork, combine melted butter, beaten egg, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Work in sufficient bread crumbs to make a dough-like mass.
3. 3
   Which can be shaped into balls the size of small walnuts by gently rolling mix between your wet palms.
4. 4
   Depending on size of egg you might need less or possibly more than the listed amount of bread crumbs.
5. 5
   Bring deep skillet of salted water to simmering.
6. 6
   Test one dumpling in the water to see if it will stick together.
7. 7
   If not, add in a bit more bread crumbs and test again.
8. 8
   When dumpling mix is adjusted, shape into balls as directed.
9. 9
   Poach balls gently in simmering water.
10. 10
    When dumplings float on the surface, they are cooked.
11. 11
    Remove dumplings carefully with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate covered with a white napkin.
12. 12
    Handle carefully.
13. 13
    Dumplings are light and fragile.