Homemade Dumplings
This expert's recipe for "Homemade Dumplings" offers a simple and delicious way to prepare tender dumplings from scratch. The dough is made by combining all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, margarine, and milk. After mixing the dry ingredients and incorporating the margarine, the milk is gradually added to form a soft dough. The dough is then kneaded lightly and rolled out before being cut into individual dumplings. These dumplings are cooked by simmering them in a pot of soup or stew until they are cooked through. The recipe concludes by suggesting serving the dumplings hot in the soup or stew of your choice. The summary emphasizes the versatility of the recipe and encourages experimentation with flavors and shapes.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork for mixing dry ingredients
- Fingertips or pastry cutter for incorporating margarine
- Surface or cutting board for rolling out dough
- Sharp knife or biscuit cutter for shaping dumplings
- Pot for simmering soup or stew
- Lid for covering the pot during cooking
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Margarine
- ½ cup Milk
Notes
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Add the margarine to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to incorporate the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This step helps to create a flaky texture in the dumplings.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring the mixture. Continue mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; stop as soon as the dough comes together.
- Lightly flour a clean surface or a cutting board. Transfer the dough onto the floured surface and gently knead it a few times to ensure it is well combined.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch (0.6 cm). You can adjust the thickness based on your preference, but keep in mind that thicker dumplings will take longer to cook.
- Use a sharp knife or a biscuit cutter to cut the dough into individual dumplings. Traditional dumplings are often round, but you can experiment with different shapes if desired.
- Prepare a pot of simmering soup or stew of your choice. Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering liquid, ensuring they are evenly spaced to prevent sticking together.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let the dumplings cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through. The cooking time may vary based on the size and thickness of the dumplings.
- Once the dumplings are cooked, serve them hot in the soup or stew alongside other desired ingredients. They pair well with hearty dishes and add a comforting touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal
