Kniddelen — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

Soft, pillowy flour dumplings served with a rich cream sauce or brown butter, a beloved Luxembourgish comfort dish that warms the soul.

Ingredients

1 Combine flour, eggs, milk, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Beat vigorously until smooth and elastic.
2 Let the batter rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
4 Using two tablespoons dipped in hot water, form small oval dumplings and drop into boiling water.
5 Cook for 8-10 minutes until dumplings float and are cooked through.
6 Melt butter in a skillet until golden brown. Toss dumplings in brown butter or serve with warm cream sauce and chives.

Did You Know?

Luxembourgers say the secret to perfect Kniddelen is beating the batter until your arm aches — the more you work it, the lighter they become.