Cut the bread into small cubes. and place in a bowl.

Add flour to the bread and mix to combine.

Whisk together the milk and eggs. Add to the bread mixture along with the butter.

Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

Mix until it forms a dough.

Fold in the rosemary.

lightly toast the nuts in a naked skillet. Let cool completely.

Form the knoedel dough into balls (about 3 tablespoons each) with your hands and flatten them out, making a well in the middle.

Press 1 tablespoon of the nut mixture into the middles.

Cover with the dough, re-forming ball shapes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop the knoedel into the boiling water.

Cook for 5 minutes or until they pop up to the top.

Transfer to a serving plate:

Melt the butter

Add the chives.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Transfer to a small pitcher and serve with the knoedel.