Mom's Simple Dumplings

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This is my mom's easy recipe for soft and fluffy dumplings to drop into hot stew. As a kid I begged my mom to make chicken and dumplings all the time. Now I swear by this simple recipe too!

Submitted by Zen K
Updated on January 5, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 dumplings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons shortening or butter

  • ¾ cup milk

Directions

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir milk into flour mixture until moistened. Dough will be pretty lumpy, but be sure to not over mix it!

  2. Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto any simmering 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
7g Fat
26g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 466mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 131mg 10%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 80mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.