Sieve the flour into a deep baking bowl, make a well in the center and pour in the eggs and salt. gradually work in the milk. Knead well until the dough bubbles.
Let rest for about 10 minutes.
Bring the salted water to the boil. Form dumplings with a tablespoon and place in the water.
Rub a plate with butter and keep warm. Dice the smoked bacon, roast it in a frying pan and add the whipped cream.
When the dumplings are cooked, they rise to the surface of the water. Take them out and put them on the buttered plate. Sprinkle with Gruyère cheese and keep warm.
Arrange all the dumplings in this way in layers. Finally, pour the whipped cream and bacon sauce over them and serve them on the spot.
Our tip: Use bacon with a fine, smoky note!