Description
Enjoy a taste of tradition with Southern Dumplings! Warm, fluffy, and soaked in broth, they’re the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
Broth
- 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring your chosen broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. This will be the base where your dumplings will cook, so make sure it’s flavorful and seasoned just right.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well blended, ensuring an even rise in your dumplings.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk and melted butter, stirring gently until the dough forms a soft, slightly sticky ball. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make your dumplings tough.
- Shape the Dumplings: Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the dough and gently drop them into the simmering broth. Make sure to leave space between each dumpling for them to expand as they cook.
- Cook the Dumplings: Cover the pot and let the dumplings simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until they puff up and are cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid too often, as this can interrupt the steaming process.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to dense dumplings, so mix just until combined.
- Adjust Consistency: If the dough feels too dry, add a splash more milk; if too wet, add a little more flour.
- Keep Broth at a Simmer: Ensure the broth is simmering gently to cook the dumplings evenly without falling apart.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs and high-quality broth can elevate the flavor immensely.
- Experiment with Cooking Time: Depending on the size of your dumplings, cooking time may vary; adjust as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg