Czech Dumplings – The Pillars of Czech Cuisine 🥔🍞
From Sunday family lunches to festive feasts, Czech dumplings (knedlíky) have been at the heart of our culinary heritage for centuries. Whether served with roasted meats and rich gravies or as a sweet treat with fruit sauces, knedlíky are more than just a side dish—they’re a taste of home.
Fluffy, Traditional, and Wonderfully Versatile
What makes Czech dumplings so iconic?
✔ Timeless tradition – Passed down through generations, every Czech household has its own knedlík story
✔ Perfect with everything – Roast pork, sauerkraut, creamy sauces, even sweet fillings
✔ Endlessly adaptable – From yeast-raised bread dumplings to potato and rice varieties
Try the Classic: Yeast-Raised Bread Dumplings (Houskové knedlíky)
🍽️Want to make them from scratch? Here’s a simple recipe for traditional houskový knedlík:
📝 Ingredients:
- 110 g coarse wheat flour
- 130 ml milk
- 1 bread roll (about 40 g), diced
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg white (whipped into stiff peaks)
- Salt and pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions (Steam Method):
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, yolk, milk, and bread cubes.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg white to make a smooth batter.
- Butter your dumpling mould (we love the Tescoma Dumpling Mould!) and fill up to the second mark from the top.
- Boil water in a large pot and place the open mould inside. Cover with a lid and steam for 30 minutes.
- Remove carefully and slide the dumpling out. Use the Tescoma Dumpling Slicer to cut perfect slices!
💡 Tip: Want to make it even easier?
Discover Our Favorite Shortcuts 🧂
Busy days call for smart solutions—and luckily, there are excellent ready-made mixes to make dumpling prep a breeze!
✔ Vitana Bread Dumpling Mix – Just add water and shape. Traditional taste, zero stress!
✔ Vitana Rice-Puffed Dumpling Mix – A lighter twist on the classic
✔ Vitana Potato Dumpling Mix – Earthy, comforting, and perfect with smoked meats
These mixes are ideal for anyone who wants homemade flavor in half the time.
Meet Your New Kitchen Heroes from Tescoma 🍽️✨
We've just added two amazing helpers to our shop:
🔧 Tescoma DELLA CASA Dumpling Mold – Perfect for uniform, beautifully cooked dumplings
🔪 Tescoma HANDY Universal Slicer – Say goodbye to squashed slices—this slicer cuts them cleanly every time
No more sticky knives or uneven portions. These tools are here to make dumpling prep fun and foolproof!
We're happy to share recipes and tips for your favorite Czech treats – and we'd love it even more if you shared your photos, stories, or moments of enjoying and cooking Czech cuisine with us. ❤️