Bavarian Pretzel Dumplings with Mustard Sauce

Name: Bavarian Pretzel Dumplings with Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Day-old pretzels; Warm milk; Onion; Butter; Eggs; Salt and pepper; Nutmeg; Heavy cream; Dijon mustard; Whole grain mustard; White wine vinegar; Salt and pepper; Chopped fresh parsley; Chopped chives

A Classic German Twist on the Traditional Dumpling

Soft and chewy pretzel dumplings served with a tangy mustard sauce — a fusion of flavors perfect for any occasion.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pretzel Dumplings

Day-old pretzels

5, chopped into cubes

Warm milk

1 cup

Onion

1 small, finely chopped

Butter

2 tablespoons

Eggs

2 large

Salt and pepper

To taste

Nutmeg

1 pinch

For the Mustard Sauce

Heavy cream

1 cup

Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons

Whole grain mustard

1 tablespoon

White wine vinegar

1 tablespoon

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Garnish

Chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons

Chopped chives

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Marinating the Pretzel Cubes

Soak pretzel cubes

Place pretzel cubes in a large bowl and pour warm milk over them.

Let soak

Let sit for 30 minutes until the milk is absorbed and pretzel cubes are softened.

Stir occasionally

Stir occasionally to ensure even soaking.

Preparing the Pretzel Dumpling Mix

Sauté onions

Sauté onions in butter until soft and translucent.

Combine ingredients

Add the onions, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the softened pretzel mixture.

Form dough

Mix well to combine until it forms a sticky dough.

Ensure the mixture is not too wet; it should hold together when shaped into balls.

Cooking Process

Shape the dumplings

Form the pretzel mixture into 6 large dumplings.

Wet your hands slightly when shaping the dumplings to prevent sticking.

Boil the dumplings

Simmer dumplings in salted water for about 20 minutes or until they float.

Make mustard sauce

In a small saucepan, combine cream, Dijon and whole grain mustards, and vinegar. Heat gently until combined and slightly thickened.

Plating & Serving