Best 6 Buttermilk Dumplings Recipes

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Buttermilk dumplings are a delightful Southern comfort food that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. Made with simple ingredients like flour, buttermilk, and baking powder, these dumplings are light and fluffy with a slightly tangy flavor. They can be boiled, fried, or steamed, and are often served with stews, soups, or roasted meats.

This article provides three delicious buttermilk dumpling recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. The first recipe is for classic boiled dumplings, which are cooked in a flavorful broth until they are light and fluffy. The second recipe is for fried dumplings, which are pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. The third recipe is for steamed dumplings, which are cooked in a steamer until they are light and fluffy.

Whether you prefer your dumplings boiled, fried, or steamed, you'll find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and comforting meal!

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOM'S CHICKEN 'N' BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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Meet the Cook: I serve this - with a tossed or cucumber salad - to friends dining with us or on visits by our two sons and families (including two grandchildren). -Ellen Proefrock, Brodhead, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 stewing chicken (about 5 pounds), cut up
10 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; skim foam from broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, debone and dice. Strain broth, reserving broth and vegetables. , In the same pot, melt butter. Stir in flour, paprika and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in 6 cups reserved broth (save remaining broth for another use). Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in the cream, reserved vegetables and chicken. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to simmer. , For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Combine eggs, buttermilk and butter; stir into dry ingredients to form a stiff batter. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering mixture. Cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering), about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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Make and share this Buttermilk Dumplings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lindas Kitchen

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
  • Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients to form a stiff batter.
  • Drop tablespoons into simmering stew.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

BEEF STEW WITH BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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Rich Gravy and Full of Flavor with the addition of Ale. Dumplings are light and fluffy! One of the best stews I've ever eaten and very comforting on a cold winter's night!

Provided by chefRD

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lbs stew meat
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (12 ounce) bottles ale
2 large vidalia onions
8 ounces mushrooms
3 large carrots
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 1/2 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces)
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss beef with 3 Tbsp flour, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  • In a large pot over medium high heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. Add enough beef to pot to form only a single layer (don't overcrowd the pot) brown beef on all sides (takes around 7 mins per batch). Transfer to a large bowl. Brown remaining batches of beef in 2 batches.
  • Add 1 bottle of ale to pot scraping brown bits with a wooden spoon. Pour ale over reserved beef and return empty pot to med-high heat.
  • Add remaining Tbsp oil to pot. Add onions and 2 tsp salt, cook stirring often, until onions are transparent and turn a golden color (takes about 20 mins).
  • Remove lid, raise heat to med-high heat. Stir in 3 Tbsp flour, and cook 3 mins stirring often.
  • Add mushrooms, reserved beef and ale, remaining bottle of ale, and carrots. Bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cook stirring occassionally, until the beef is tender (around 3 hours).
  • Dumplings:.
  • Start to make these about 40 mins before serving-.
  • In a medium bowl stir together remaining 2 cups of flour, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp baking soda.
  • Using a pastry blender or your fingers work cold butter into flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal with pea sized pieces. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
  • Gently fold wet ingredients into dry. Mix until a very shaggy dough forms. If more liquid is needed, add additional buttermilk 1 tbsp at a time.
  • Gently form dough into 12 equal balls and drop into bubbling hot stew. Cover pot and cook 20-30 mins or until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  • Let sit 15 minutes before serving. Stew thickens as it cools.

CHICKEN SOUP WITH BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, minced
2 roughly chopped celery stalks, plus 2 stalks, diced
2 roughly chopped small carrots, plus 1, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth, heated
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces and backbone removed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Fresh lemon juice
Buttermilk dumplings, recipe follows
Minced fresh chives or parsley, as a garnish
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced parsley or dill
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/2 cup buttermilk, or more, if necessary

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy casserole, add the onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrot, and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine and reduce 1 minute. Add the chicken stock, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, to taste. Add the chicken to the pot and bring liquid to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, skimming and stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Cut chicken into bite-side pieces. Skim surface of cooking liquid and strain it through a sieve into a large saucepan. Add the diced vegetables, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and the cream. Add the cream mixture to the boiling stock, stirring, and simmer until lightly thickened. Add chicken to saucepan and correct the seasoning adding the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and top with the dumplings, spacing them evenly. Cover, reduce heat to moderate and simmer until dumplings are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chives or parsley.;
  • Into a bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add parsley, the pepper, and the butter and blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in just enough buttermilk to form a soft dough.
  • Gently pat the dough into a 1/2-inch thickness and stamp or cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

QUICK CHICKEN SOUP WITH BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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This childhood favorite takes a third of the time with equal success. Refrigerator biscuits make the dumplings. It really is very tasty and delicious. Cottage Living Magazine, 10/2007 issue.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
7 small boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3oz each) or 7 small chicken breasts (about 3oz each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
3 cups home-made chicken broth or 3 cups low sodium organic chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
10 1/4 ounces refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (5 large biscuits)
all-purpose flour, for dusting biscuits
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or to taste, not that bottled stuff)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (we used the chives) or 1/4 cup fresh parsley (we used the chives)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken 6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • (Chicken may not completely cook through but will finish cooking when returned to broth.).
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board; cut into bite size pieces; set aside. (Keep warm).
  • Melt butter in pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, celery, and carrot and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth,, thyme, sea salt, & pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together cream and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir in simmering broth.
  • Cut each biscuit into quarters and dredge pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Add biscuits to broth and cook partially covered or until biscuits are firm to the touch. (Biscuits will continue to cook.).
  • Add chicken, lemon juice and chives to broth, simmer until chicken is heated throguh.
  • Season with additional sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

IRRESISTIBLE RASPBERRY BUTTERMILK DUMPLINGS



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Wonderful twist on this old fashioned favorite, used for dessert or even breakfast! These buttermilk dumplings are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. The very slight tang of the buttermilk compliments the sweetness of the syrup like raspberry dumpling sauce. We love it warm with vanilla ice cream, or they're even great cold!

Provided by SANDSTEPPER

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Raspberry Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups black raspberries
¼ teaspoon lemon juice
4 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
¾ cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the raspberries, lemon juice, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally, but gently so as not to crush the berries.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or the tines of a fork until the pieces are no larger than peas. Stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes together. If it seems too stiff, add another splash of buttermilk.
  • When you lift the lid on the pot, the dumpling sauce should be slightly above the level of the berries. If needed, you can add equal amounts of additional sugar and water to the raspberries. Drop the dumpling dough 1 tablespoon at a time into the boiling sauce. Cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid, flip the dumplings over and cover again. Cook for another 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.8 calories, Carbohydrate 147.1 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 176.5 mg, Sugar 113.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Buttermilk: Opt for fresh, high-quality buttermilk for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough dumplings. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and avoid overbeating.
  • Drop the Dumplings Gently: When dropping the dumplings into the boiling liquid, do so gently to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Cook Until Fluffy: The dumplings are done cooking when they are fluffy and cooked through. This usually takes around 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve Immediately: Buttermilk dumplings are best served immediately after cooking. They can be served as a side dish or added to soups and stews.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk dumplings are a versatile and delicious addition to many meals. Whether you're making them as a side dish, adding them to soups and stews, or enjoying them as a snack, these fluffy dumplings are sure to be a hit. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make perfect buttermilk dumplings at home. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful dish, give buttermilk dumplings a try!

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