Description
Comfort arrives with these classic drop dumplings, floating delicately in a rich, savory broth. Hearty Southern cooking meets simple ingredients, creating a soul-warming meal that connects generations at the dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Herbs:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (e.g., thyme, sage)
Instructions
- Select a wide, heavy-bottomed pot with simmering soup or gravy, maintaining a gentle heat around 180-190°F.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and optional herbs in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk milk and melted butter in a separate small bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently with a fork until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain dumpling tenderness.
- Allow the dumpling batter to rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing flour to absorb liquid and develop a slightly thicker consistency.
- Using heaping teaspoons, carefully drop dumpling portions directly into the simmering liquid, spacing them evenly to prevent sticking.
- Immediately cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reducing heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Cook undisturbed for 15-18 minutes, ensuring steam circulates and dumplings become light and fully cooked through.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean with no raw batter.
- Serve immediately while dumplings are hot and fluffy, spooning additional broth over the top for extra moisture.
Notes
- Gently drop dumplings into simmering liquid to prevent breaking or sticking together, ensuring a soft and tender texture.
- Consider using alternative flours like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary restrictions, maintaining the same basic mixing technique.
- Avoid overmixing the dumpling batter to prevent tough, dense dumplings; mix just until ingredients are combined for light, airy results.
- Experiment with herbs and spices like thyme, rosemary, or chives to customize flavor and add depth to the classic dumpling recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 161 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg