Best 6 Moms Simple Dumplings Recipes

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Dumplings, a culinary delight that transcends cultures, are delectable pockets of dough filled with savory or sweet ingredients. From the traditional Chinese dumplings to the hearty Polish pierogi and the delicate Japanese gyoza, these delectable morsels come in various shapes, sizes, and flavors. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the art of crafting dumplings from scratch. We will unveil the secrets behind the perfect dough, divulge the techniques for creating intricate folds, and present an array of enticing fillings that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned dumpling enthusiast or a curious home cook seeking to expand your culinary repertoire, this definitive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create exceptional dumplings that will impress your family and friends.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Chinese Dumplings:** Experience the timeless flavors of traditional Chinese dumplings, filled with a savory blend of pork, shrimp, and vegetables, enveloped in a delicate wonton wrapper.

2. **Polish Pierogi:** Indulge in the comforting goodness of Polish pierogi, featuring a hearty filling of mashed potatoes, cheese, and sauerkraut, encased in a soft and chewy dough.

3. **Japanese Gyoza:** Discover the umami-rich flavors of Japanese gyoza, with a delectable filling of minced pork, cabbage, and ginger, pan-fried to perfection.

4. **Vegetarian Dumplings:** Delight in the vibrant flavors of vegetarian dumplings, filled with a medley of colorful vegetables, tofu, and aromatic herbs, wrapped in a tender whole wheat dough.

5. **Sweet Dumplings:** Embark on a sugary adventure with sweet dumplings, featuring a luscious filling of fruits, nuts, and spices, encased in a sweet dough and coated in a delectable glaze.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DUMPLINGS



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup milk

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

EASY DROP DUMPLINGS FOR SOUPS AND STEWS



Easy Drop Dumplings for Soups and Stews image

This easy recipe for drop dumplings requires only four ingredients and is perfect for chicken and beef stews and soups. Add parsley or chives for color.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Ingredient     Soup

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (or water)
Stew or soup for cooking and serving

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Add the milk and mix. The batter should be thick enough to be scooped and dropped from a spoon. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  • Once the boiling stew or soup is nearly done, drop spoonfuls of the batter on top. Be sure that there is plenty of liquid in the pot, but try to keep the dumplings on top of the vegetables and meat.
  • Cover and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the dumplings. Do not remove the lid until it is time to check the dumplings; when ready, a toothpick inserted into one of the dumplings should come out clean.
  • Once done, spoon the stew or soup with the dumplings into a bowl and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 523 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HOMEMADE DUMPLINGS



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Dumplings for stew.

Provided by katiewhite506

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

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

MOM'S APPLE DUMPLINGS



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"My mother and her twin sister used to make these dumplings together when they were younger," writes Gina Hill of Ottawa, Kansas. "Now my mom and I make them for many special family occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup 2% milk
6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add butter and food coloring if desired. Stir until butter is melted; set aside. , For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place an apple in the center of each square. , Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter. Bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour syrup over dumplings; sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 794 calories, Fat 43g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 98g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOM'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS (SLOW COOKER VERSION)



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This is a favorite recipe originally made by my mother with chicken on-the-bone and homemade broth cooked over a stove. I have found I don't have the time to start from scratch and that this version tastes just as good with less fuss! You can substitute freshly cooked chicken, if desired. You can line the slow cooker with a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up.

Provided by jterrij

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes     Chicken and Dumpling Recipes

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 (12.5 fl oz) cans chunk chicken (such as Kirkland®), drained and broken into chunks
4 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 carrots, sliced
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 cup water
2 tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 ¼ cups all-purpose baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, chicken, potatoes, carrots, and broccoli together in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk water and quick-mixing flour together in a bowl until a paste-like consistency is reached; stir into slow cooker mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 5 hours. Stir baking mix and milk together in a bowl. Drop milk mixture by the teaspoonful into the slow cooker on top of the chicken mixture. Continue cooking, turning the dumplings once, until dumplings are cooked through, about 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2692 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

MOM'S EASY APPLE DUMPLINGS



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my mom's apple dumplings are famous in my family and they are really easy to make. my mom makes her own pie crust but i do better with frozen. feel free to use your own crust recipe though!

Provided by moonbaby1619

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) package frozen pie crusts
4 small apples
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
nutmeg
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • roll out pie crust. cut into 4 even sections.
  • peel, core, and quarter apples.
  • place 1 whole apple into 1 section of dough. fill with 1 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoons cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1 pat of butter. bring up sides of dough to enclose apple. place in greased baking dish.
  • repeat with rest of apples.
  • bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until apples are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.9, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 695.8, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 19.3, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or chives, to the dumplings for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the dumplings in a pot of boiling water. Just be sure to reduce the heat to low and simmer the dumplings for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Dumplings can be made ahead of time and frozen. To freeze dumplings, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Then, transfer the dumplings to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To cook frozen dumplings, simply drop them into a pot of boiling water and cook for 12-14 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Mom's Simple Dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give Mom's Simple Dumplings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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