Austrian Napkin Dumpling (Serviettenknödel)

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Austrian Cuisine Serviettenknödel (?s?r.vi.??t.?n ?knř:d?l) is a type of knoedel, a bread dumpling that plays an integral role in the culinary traditions of Austria, Bavaria, and the Czech Republic. These bread dumplings are often served alongside roast duck, goose, and pork, as well as many different kinds of dishes with hearty sauces such as Hungarian goulash and venison or mushroom ragout. The exact ingredients in the knödel vary slightly according to region and to season. Many cooks include wild garlic in the spring and in leeks in the autumn and winter. The version below is a seasonal standard.

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