Fluffy semolina dumplings for soup: a tried-and-true recipe that never falls apart

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Fluffy semolina dumplings for soup: a tried-and-true recipe that never falls apart recept

Name: Fluffy semolina dumplings for soup: a tried-and-true recipe that never falls apart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 medium egg (approx. 50 g); 1 tablespoon oil (or ½ tablespoon lard for an extra tender texture); a pinch of baking powder

Easy to prepare
4 serving
20 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Semolina dumplings are among the most popular additions to homemade broths. To be truly tender, fluffy and at the same time hold their shape, the correct ratio of ingredients and gentle preparation are required. This recipe is rooted in traditional Czech cuisine and has been tested to ensure the dumplings do not fall apart and are not tough.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

1 medium egg (approx. 50 g)

50 g baby semolina (egg : semolina ratio = 1 : 1)

1 tablespoon oil (or ½ tablespoon lard for an extra tender texture)
a pinch of baking powder

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation Lightly beat the egg with a fork (don’t whisk to foam). Add the semolina, oil and a pinch of baking powder. Stir gently; a thicker but soft mixture will form. Let stand for 3–5 minutes for the semolina to swell slightly.
Preparing the soup Salt the soup and heat it only to a gentle simmer. Rapidly boiling broth can break the dumplings.
Shaping the dumplings Use a small teaspoon to scoop small portions of the dough and, using a second spoon, gently drop them into the soup. The shape should be small and oval.
Cooking Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook very slowly for 10 minutes. During cooking the dumplings will expand to roughly double their size.
Finishing After cooking, let rest under the lid for 3–5 minutes. This will make them even more tender and perfectly moist inside.

Total preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: approx. 3–4 servings (depending on dumpling size)

Note: Salt is not added to the dough, otherwise the dumplings may fall apart during cooking.

Conclusion

This recipe relies on the correct ratio of ingredients and a gentle cooking temperature. The dumplings are as light as a feather, do not fall apart and hold their shape beautifully. They are suitable for chicken broth, vegetable soup and strong beef broth. If you want to be certain of a perfect result, follow the listed steps and ratios — they work reliably.