**Flour Dumplings: A Culinary Journey Through Sinker and Spinner Delights**
Flour dumplings, also known as sinkers or spinners, are a versatile culinary creation that has tantalized taste buds across cultures for centuries. These delectable morsels of dough, crafted from a simple blend of flour, water, and a touch of salt, transform into culinary masterpieces when submerged in boiling water or broth. As they dance gracefully in their liquid haven, they emerge as soft, fluffy pillows of pure satisfaction, ready to elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
Our comprehensive guide unveils the secrets behind two beloved flour dumpling recipes: sinkers and spinners. Sinkers, true to their name, gracefully sink to the bottom of the cooking pot, absorbing the rich flavors of the surrounding broth. On the other hand, spinners, with their lighter texture, twirl and spin effortlessly in the boiling water, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Both variations offer a delightful textural contrast, with a tender interior enveloped by a slightly chewy exterior.
Our culinary adventure begins with the classic sinker recipe, where we guide you through the art of creating these dense and flavorful dumplings. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll discover the perfect balance of ingredients and techniques to achieve sinkers that are both hearty and comforting. Next, we embark on a journey to craft the enchanting spinners, revealing the secrets behind their delicate texture and captivating dance in the boiling water.
Whether you prefer the robust character of sinkers or the ethereal grace of spinners, our recipes provide a culinary canvas for your creativity. Embark on this delectable odyssey and discover the endless possibilities of flour dumplings. Let your taste buds rejoice as you savor these culinary gems, whether served as a comforting addition to soups and stews or as a standalone dish accompanied by your favorite sauces and toppings.
CARIBBEAN DUMPLINGS - SPINNERS AND SINKERS
Used in soups and stews. Dumplings have two basic shapes round and flat or rolled and long. The latter shaped dumplings are called spinners. Omit the baking powder and dumplings are then called sinkers because they do not float.
Provided by WizzyTheStick
Categories Breads
Time 15m
Yield 12 dumplings, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and rub butter and flour together until mixture looks like small peas.
- Slowly add enough water to knead to a stiff dough.
- Divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope-like shape about 12 inches in length.
- Cut into 2 inch lengths and drop into boiling soup or stew and cook for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 320.1, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.3
JAMAICAN SPINNERS (DUMPLINGS)
Spinners are a type of Jamaican dumpling used primarily in soups and stews. Make them with just three ingredients-flour, water, and salt.
Provided by Cynthia Nelson
Categories Side Dish Dinner Ingredient
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add just enough water, one tablespoon at a time, to make a stiff dough. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Pinch off about 1/2 ounce of dough and roll it between the palms of your hands to form a softly tapered cylindrical shape. Repeat until all of the dough has been transformed into spinners.
- The spinners can be cooked in a pot of boiling salted water for about 5 to 7 minutes or added to a soup or stew 5 minutes before the dish is due to finish cooking. To test for doneness, cut one open to make sure the dough is fully cooked.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 158 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 24 dumplings (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HOMELY OLD-TIME DUMPLINGS
These are the dumplings I make to serve with Recipe #51453. I originally got the recipe from "The Grassroots Cookbook" and have used this many times. These are ugly looking,odd ball shaped flour dumplings but they taste great with the chicken recipe or with a hearty stew ladled on top. I usually serve 2 dumplings per bowl. I usually cook these in boiling water, not broth. Prep time allows for bringing a pot of water to the boil - it only takes about 10 minutes to mix up the batter.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 42m
Yield 8 dumplings, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make sure you have a large pot of water or broth heating up before you begin- you want to have it boiling by the time you are finished mixing the batter.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- Grab a fork in one hand, and have your milk in a small pitcher in the other hand.
- Slowly pour the milk into the flour mixture in a steady stream,while tossing very quickly with the fork to combine the ingredients just until they are moistened.
- Press out any big lumps, but the batter should not be perfectly smooth.
- Don't overmix or you'll end up with very pasty dumplings.
- Have a large potful of boiling water (or chicken broth) ready to go.
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the boiling liquid- you should have enough for 8-12 scoops (bearing in mind that they grow a bit while cooking).
- Cover firmly with tight lid and let cook 12 minutes exactly with no peeking under the lid (If your lid isn't very tight, the starchy liquid can seep out the sides).
- Scoop cooked dumplings out of pot using a slotted spoon and serve with stew ladled over them or add to soup.
- They will be large and look like wet,odd shaped balls- they aren't very attractive.
- To test for doneness, poke a drained dumpling with a toothpick- it should come out fairly clean and the middle of the dumpling should be tender but not goopy (you can also cut one in half).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 681.4, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.1
HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS
Just like Grandma used to make! Savory mounds of dough to top bubbling stew.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix flour, parsley, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk.
- Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto hot meat or vegetables in boiling stew (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg
DUMPLINGS
My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. When she made stews we mostly found dumplings in them. We never ate things from packages or microwaves and you sure could taste what food was. That's the only way I cook today - I don't use any electronic gadgets to cook with except an electric stove.
Provided by Carol
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in medium size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
- Drop by spoonfuls into boiling stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. Serve.
- To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 385.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MOM'S SIMPLE DUMPLINGS
As a kid I begged my mom to make chicken and dumplings all the time. Now I swear by this simple recipe too!
Provided by Zen K.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir the milk into the flour mixture until moistened. Dough will be pretty lumpy, but be sure to not over mix it!
- Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto any boiling stew. The dumplings should rest on top of vegetables and meat; it's okay if they stick out of the top a bit. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes; cover and cook another 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 466.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
HOMEMADE DUMPLING WRAPPERS
From-scratch dumpling dough requires only two ingredients - flour and water - and the water temperature yields different types of wrappers. Cold water is best for boiled dumplings because it causes the flour's proteins to form the gluten that makes dough chewy and able to withstand vigorously boiling water. Hot water denatures flour's proteins, resulting in dough supple enough to roll very thin and into tender wrappers ideal for pan-fried and steamed dumplings, such as chile crisp dumplings. The hot water for this dough should be hotter than warm and cooler than boiling and can come from the faucet's hot tap. Letting the dough rest allows it to more fully absorb the water and relax, which will make rolling even easier.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, lunch, snack, dumplings, appetizer, side dish
Time 45m
Yield About 35 wrappers
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place the flour in a large bowl and set the bowl on a damp kitchen towel so it won't slip. Add the hot water in a steady stream while stirring with chopsticks or a fork. Stir until all the flour is hydrated and the mixture becomes shaggy. Let stand until cool enough to handle, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Use your hands to gather and knead the shaggy mass into a ball in the bowl. Turn out onto a work surface and knead until slightly elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. The dough should be tacky but not sticky, and it won't look completely smooth. If it sticks to the surface, flour the work surface lightly and continue kneading. Knead into a ball and cover loosely with a clean damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let stand for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll one piece to a 1/16-inch thickness. You shouldn't need to flour the surface while rolling, but do so if the dough is sticking. Once the dough is thin enough, lift it off the surface, flour the surface lightly, and place the dough back down. Cut out 3 1/2-inch rounds as close together as possible, then gather the scraps and cover the rounds with the damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining dough and knead those scraps with the first batch of scraps, then let rest for 5 minutes before rerolling and cutting. (See Note for a more traditional way to roll the wrappers.) Use the wrappers immediately for dumplings, such as chile crisp dumplings.
HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS
Dumplings for stew.
Provided by katiewhite506
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Slowly pour milk into flour mixture, stirring constantly until dough is stiff and holds together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 567.6 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Use the right flour: All-purpose flour is the most common type of flour used for dumplings, but you can also use bread flour or cake flour. Bread flour will give you a chewier dumpling, while cake flour will give you a lighter, fluffier dumpling.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the dumplings tough. Mix the ingredients just until they come together, then stop.
- Let the dumplings rest: Letting the dumplings rest for a few minutes before cooking will help them hold their shape.
- Cook the dumplings in a simmering liquid: Boiling the dumplings will make them tough. Instead, simmer them in a flavorful liquid, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the dumplings, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
Conclusion:
Flour dumplings, also known as sinkers or spinners, are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They can be served in soups, stews, or casseroles, or they can be fried or baked. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect flour dumplings every time.
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