Instructions: Cube bacon finely and melt slowly in moderate oven.

Cut bread into cubes, mix with melted bacon, put into oven and brown to a golden colour. Set aside to cool. Mix yeast, flour and some milk. When the mixture rises, add the remaining warm milk, egg and salt. Mix thoroughly. add the browned bread to the dough, mix once again and leave to rise. Bring salted water to the boil.

Form the dough with hands moistened in warm water; put them into boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes in covered pot. Place the cooked dumplings in one larger baking tin. Pour over with some boiling water, bake in oven until they rise.

Pour over with tomato sauce or sprinkle with diced bacon and melted butter.

Serve on their own or as a garnish with grilled and roast meats or soups.

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