Mom's Simple Dumplings

Mom's Simple Dumplings
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    508

Transform your hearty stew into a comforting masterpiece with these impossibly light and fluffy dumplings. A timeless classic, this recipe brings a touch of home-style warmth to any meal. Perfect for soaking up rich gravies and broths.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    2 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    466 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the chilled shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Gently stir in the milk until just moistened. The dough will be shaggy and slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing. (3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Drop large spoonfuls of the dough directly onto your simmering stew, ensuring the dumplings rest atop the vegetables and meat. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, then cover the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through. (20 minutes)

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to the flour mixture.
Chilling the shortening beforehand helps create a more tender dumpling.
Be careful not to overcrowd the pot; cook the dumplings in batches if necessary.
Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful contrast of textures and flavors!

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 169 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Ole Hodkiewicz

    These dumplings were the perfect addition to my chicken soup on a cold day!

  • Kellie Rutherford

    I added a little garlic powder to the dough and it was amazing!

  • Aylin Collins

    The key is definitely not to overmix the dough. Mine were perfect!

  • Berry Kuhlman

    My family devoured these! So easy and so much better than the canned biscuits I used to use.

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