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Light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make! These simple drop dumplings steam right on top of your favorite stew or soup, soaking up all the delicious flavor and turning any meal into classic comfort food.
Combine the dry ingredients
Cut in the butter
Form the dumpling batter
Cook the dumplings in the stew
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Light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make! These simple drop dumplings steam right on top of your favorite stew or soup, soaking up all the delicious flavor and turning any meal into classic comfort food.
This american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 276.83 calories per serving with 6.43g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Serve immediately
For a healthier version, use half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour, and switch to low-fat milk.
Make these dairy-free by using a plant-based milk like unsweetened almond milk and substituting the butter with vegetable shortening or a vegan butter.
In a hurry? Use a pre-made biscuit mix. Follow the package directions for drop biscuits, add parsley, and drop onto your stew.
Add 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the batter along with the milk for cheesy dumplings that kids will love.
The all-purpose flour is a source of simple carbohydrates, which provide a quick source of energy for the body.
As a classic comfort food, dumplings can provide a sense of satisfaction and well-being, which is an important part of a healthy relationship with food.
Homemade dumplings are a source of carbohydrates for energy. They are a comfort food and best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced meal. The overall healthiness depends on the stew they are cooked in.
One dumpling has approximately 80-100 calories, depending on its size. A serving of four dumplings would be around 320-400 calories.
The most common reason for tough dumplings is overmixing the batter. Mix only until the flour is just moistened. Lifting the lid while they are steaming can also cause them to become dense.
It's not recommended. The baking powder is activated as soon as it's mixed with the milk, so the batter should be made right before you're ready to cook the dumplings for the best rise.
While you can, they won't be as flavorful. They are designed to be steamed on top of a flavorful liquid like stew or a thick soup, which they absorb during cooking.
