Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes Homemade Dumplings 4.7 (1,762) 1,448 Reviews 245 Photos My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. Whenever she made stews we mostly found homemade 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. Submitted by Carol Updated on June 20, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 245 245 245 245 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 dumplings Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Have a hankering for light, fluffy, tender dumplings just like your mom used to make? You've come to the right place. These homemade dumplings are easy to make with just six pantry staples – and they're even easier to eat. With this top-rated recipe, you'll make perfect dumplings every time. What Are Dumplings? A dumpling is a small mass of dough that can be boiled, fried, baked, or steamed. There are a ton of dumpling varieties out there, from pork- and cabbage-filled Chinese dumplings to cheesy Polish dumplings. These boiled drop dumplings, which are popular in the U.S., are often paired with chicken and broth to create a popular comfort food called chicken and dumplings. They're prepared by dropping spoonfuls of dough into a pot of boiling soup or stew. The starch in the dumplings thickens the broth, resulting in a rich stew that's impossible to resist. Dumpling Ingredients This recipe is made with just six ingredients you probably already have on hand. FlourThese dumplings start with all-purpose flour, which creates structure and holds the other ingredients together. Baking PowderBaking powder is a leavening agent, which means it releases gas that makes the dough expand. It's responsible for the dumplings' light and fluffy texture. White SugarA teaspoon of sugar adds an extremely subtle hint of sweetness. It also helps the dumplings retain their moisture through the cooking process and slows gluten development, which ensures tender dumplings. SaltA pinch of salt seasons the dumplings and enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. Butter or MargarineCold butter or margarine is cut into the flour mixture to bind the dry ingredients together. It also keeps the dumplings light and tender. MilkWhole milk helps create a smooth, moist dough. How to Tell When Dumplings Are Done To make sure a dumpling is done cooking, pierce it with a fork or toothpick. You'll know it's done when the fork or toothpick comes out clean. How to Store Dumplings You can store leftover cooked dumplings or dumpling soup in an airtight container in the fridge for two to three days. Reheat gently on the stove or in 10-second intervals in the microwave. How to Freeze Dumplings Some people like to freeze dumpling dough for quick and easy cooking. It couldn't be easier: Just drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, flash freeze for at least three hours or up to overnight, then transfer the now-frozen dough to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Label with the date and freeze for about three months. When it's time to use them, let the dumplings thaw for about 30 minutes and then drop them directly into the soup or stew. Our 15 Best Dumpling Recipes of All Time Are Little Bundles of Joy Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I have made the same old dumplings for years," says LIZ1888. "I came upon this recipe and tried it. These were great! I made them for chicken and dumplings. They also thickened the sauce as they cooked." "The dumplings came out so light and fluffy and flavorful," according to ALISON K. "I was searching for a dumpling recipe made from scratch instead of a mix and was so happy to find this one." "I topped a vegetable stew with these dumplings on a chilly autumn evening in Wisconsin," says Pam Westfall "Oh yum! Truly delicious. The perfect comfort food!" Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine ½ cup milk Directions Gather the ingredients. Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk and mix until a batter forms that is thick enough to be scooped with a spoon. Allow batter to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drop batter by spoonfuls into boiling stew or soup. Cover and simmer without lifting the lid for 15 minutes. Serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Recipe Tips To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.For a finer consistency, sift the flour mixture. I Made It Print 3,132 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 105 Calories 2g Fat 18g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 105 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 386mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g 6% Calcium 118mg 9% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 54mg 1% * 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.