FLUFFY LITTLE CLOUDS - OLD FASHIONED DUMPLINGS FOR STEW
This is my Mum's traditional dumpling recipe - and they ARE very light & fluffy, hence the recipe name! I never use beef suet, there is very good vegetable suet available now; if you cannot get hold of suet, put a block of butter in the freezer & grate it into the dumpling mixture - it's the little pieces of fat that give the dumplings their "rise"! These are great with added flavours, such as garlic, herbs, seasoning salt, even chilli if you are making them to go with a spicy stew or soup. Drop them into any stews or soups you are making - they are also wonderful baked in the oven, they are still light but have a crusty top. This recipe can be increased with ease - the quantities listed make 8 individual dumplings.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stew
Time 40m
Yield 8 Dumplings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the flour, seasonings, & suet in a large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly.
- (If you are adding herbs or extra seasonings, add them now & mix well.).
- Add sufficient cold water - bit by bit - to make a pliable dough; it should not be too sticky, but just bound together.
- Divide the dumpling mixture into 8 portions, and roll into small balls with floured hands.
- Drop them into your soup, casserole or stew 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, making sure that the soup, stew or casserole is very hot.
- Put the lid on IMMEDIATELY and do NOT take the lid off until just before the end of the cooking time, about 15-18 minutes to check that they are nearly ready.
- They should have doubled in size at least, and be very light & fluffy looking!
- Ladle the soup, stew or casserole into warmed soup bowls & serve 2 dumplings per person.
- Oven baked: place the dumplings on top of your stew or casserole and cook for about 30 minutes at 200C or 400F, or until well risen, golden brown & crusty.
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Maqbool shah ktk
[email protected]These dumplings are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and filling, and they're perfect for a cold winter night.
Djeric Fix
[email protected]I made these dumplings for the first time last night, and they were a huge hit! They were so light and fluffy, and they cooked up in just a few minutes.
Oarabile Makopo
[email protected]These dumplings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet.
Pak 1419
[email protected]I've been making these dumplings for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Josphat Musyoka
[email protected]These dumplings are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and filling, and they're perfect for a cold winter night.
Serenity Lynn
[email protected]I made these dumplings for the first time last night, and they were a huge hit! They were so light and fluffy, and they cooked up in just a few minutes.
Kind Boss
[email protected]These dumplings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet.
Hakiza Justus
[email protected]I've been making these dumplings for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
bery zuma
[email protected]These dumplings are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and filling, and they're perfect for a cold winter night.
Kaydan Mazerolle
[email protected]I made these dumplings for the first time last night, and they were a huge hit! They were so light and fluffy, and they cooked up in just a few minutes.
Alishba Malik
[email protected]These dumplings are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet.
Basma Sakijha
[email protected]I've made these dumplings several times now, and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Galiwango Stuart
[email protected]These dumplings are the perfect addition to any stew! They're light and fluffy, and they cook up in just a few minutes.