KNEDLIKY CZECH DUMPLINGS 
This is a family recipe that we are very proud of. Nothing absorbs gravy like Czech dumplings.

2 pkgs. yeast
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. lukewarm milk
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. salt
2 c. lukewarm milk
6 to 7 c. flour (all reg. or 1/2 can be coarse)
About 3 slices of bread, cubed (about 1/2 inches), French or regular

To prepare yeast, take a little of the flour (about 1 to 2 tablespoons) the sugar and the yeast and stir into 1/2 cup of lukewarm milk. Let rise about 5 minutes, will bubble up into a froth.

Meanwhile, put the rest of the milk into a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, salt and the yeast mixture. Gradually add the remaining flour. Finally, add the bread cubes. Knead dough 8 to 10 minutes. Dough should be elastic. Put in a greased bowl and turn once. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 to 2 hours.

Have a large pot of boiling water. Add plenty of salt (about 1 to 2 tablespoons).

Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Knead each one a few times and work into oblong shapes (may need to dust with flour).

Boil 2 at a time in the pot for about 20 to 30 minutes turning several times. Test with toothpick for doneness, should come out clean. Immediately cut in half with a piece of thread to let steam escape. Cook last 2. When completely cooled, can be wrapped and frozen. Can thaw and heat in microwave to serve.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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Knedliky Czech Dumplings
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 Terese Ellis (Wisconsin) says:
Good taste. Husband loved them. I am questioning the amount of yeast the recipe calls for "2 pkgs". I assumed you meant the standard size at 1/4 oz per pkg. My dumplings were huge. The went into the boiling water the size of small bread loaves. One loaf filled the entire pot. It was a large pot. Would love feed back. Thanks.

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