Zillertal Dumpling Bake with TOBIO Dumpling Bread (Lectin-Free)
A Tyrolean oven classic reinterpreted: Inspired by the traditional Zillertal bread dumpling bake, but consistently lectin-free, gluten-free, and prepared with TOBIO Dumpling Bread. Instead of conventional bread rolls, TOBIO Dumpling Bread forms the basis for fluffy dumplings, baked with sheep's cheese, cured ham, and cream. The combination of hearty ham, spicy cheese, and fluffy dumplings makes this dish the perfect comfort food. The recipe idea is based on a traditional Zillertal dumpling bake with bacon and cheese.
Ingredients for 4 people
For the Dumplings
- 250 g TOBIO Dumpling Bread
- 350 ml warm sheep's milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp sheep's butter
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
For the Bake
- 150 g cured ham (preferably beef ham), diced
- 200 g grated sheep's mountain cheese
- 200 ml sheep's cream
- 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- Sheep's butter for the dish
Preparation
1. Prepare the Dumpling Mixture
Sauté the onion in sheep's butter until translucent.
Place TOBIO Dumpling Bread in a large bowl. Pour the warm sheep's milk over it and let it soak for at least an hour. Ideally, let it soak overnight in the refrigerator. Add eggs, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper and mix everything well.
2. Form the Dumplings
With moistened hands, form 8–10 dumplings. Alternatively, a "napkin dumpling" can be made.
Poach the dumplings in simmering salted water for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Then let them cool and slice them.
3. Sauté the Ham
Crisp up the cured ham without additional fat.
4. Layer the Bake
Grease an ovenproof dish with sheep's butter.
Layer alternately:
- Dumpling slices
- Cured ham
- Cheese
Repeat the process and finish with cheese.
Spread the sheep's cream evenly over it.
5. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (top/bottom heat) for about 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
6. Serve
Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve directly from the dish.
Why this recipe is lectin-free
This recipe exclusively uses TOBIO Dumpling Bread as the base for the dumplings. TOBIO Dumpling Bread is made from lectin-free ingredients and replaces classic wheat dumpling bread. Together with high-quality sheep's milk products, it creates a traditionally inspired Tyrolean dish without the typical lectin sources from wheat or legumes.
TOBIO Tip
For a particularly hearty Zillertal variation, roasted onion rings can also be added between the layers. A crisp cabbage salad or leafy green salad with pumpkin seed oil pairs excellently with this dish.
