Description
Scrumptious drop dumplings from Southern kitchens offer comfort and warmth in a single bowl. Hearty broth and pillowy dough create a classic meal that connects home cooks with cherished culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – in a spacious mixing vessel to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Create a soft, slightly lumpy batter by gently incorporating milk and melted butter, avoiding overmixing which can lead to tough dumplings.
- Select a simmering soup or stew with gentle bubbling action, preparing a surface where dumplings can nestle comfortably.
- Use a spoon to carefully drop uniform dollops of batter directly into the liquid, spacing them to allow individual expansion.
- Securely cover the cooking vessel with a tight-fitting lid to trap steam and promote even cooking of the dumplings.
- Maintain a low-medium heat around 180-190°F, allowing dumplings to steam and puff up for 12-15 minutes until they appear fluffy and fully cooked.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling – it should emerge clean and free from raw batter.
- Serve immediately, allowing dumplings to absorb the surrounding liquid’s rich flavors and maintaining their delicate, tender texture.
Notes
- Test batter consistency by ensuring it’s not too runny or thick; adjust milk or flour slightly for perfect texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dumpling batter to keep them light and tender, which prevents tough, dense results.
- Space dumplings evenly in the liquid to allow proper cooking and prevent sticking together during simmering.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with alternative like almond or gluten-free blend for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg