This easy recipe makes delicious, fluffy dumplings, perfect for a hearty soup or stew. The dumplings are a simple mixture of ingredients you likely have on hand, and you can easily add herbs or seasonings to enhance the flavors in your stew. They can also be sweetened and dropped over simmering berries or fruit.
Recipe Variations
- Add parsley for bright color and extra flavor.
- For chicken stew, add a dash of poultry seasoning or herbes de Provence.
- Add a mixture of fresh chopped herbs to complement a lamb or beef stew.
- Add a cheesy twist with some Gruyére or cheddar mixed into the dough. Cheese dumplings would be tasty on a tomato-based stew.
- Replace about one-third to one-half of the flour with cornmeal. Add cornmeal dumplings to a pot of chili or a Southwest or Mexican-style stew.
Basic Dumplings for Stew
Make fluffy and delicious dumplings for your favorite stew or soup with this easy recipe. Add herbs and seasonings for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Stews
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the milk and stir to make a soft dough.
- Use a tablespoon to drop the dough onto a simmering stew. Cook for 10 minutes, then cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes longer.
