Dumplings for Stew
Elevate your next hearty stew with these fluffy, tender dumplings, the ultimate comfort food companion. This easy dumpling recipe requires simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a touch of salt, combined with cold unsalted butter and creamy whole milk for the perfect dough. The optional addition of finely chopped fresh parsley infuses a hint of freshness, beautifully complementing savory stews. Crafted in just 15 minutes and cooked directly atop your simmering stew, these dumplings puff up to pillow-like perfection as they steam under a tight-fitting lid. Whether you're preparing a rich beef stew or a cozy vegetable medley, these melt-in-your-mouth dumplings are the ideal finishing touch for a satisfying, homestyle meal.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 60 grams Unsalted butter (cold)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, finely chopped)
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
Step 2
Grate the cold unsalted butter into the bowl using a box grater or dice into small cubes. Quickly rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
If using, add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl and mix to incorporate.
Step 4
Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula, until a soft dough forms. Avoid over-mixing.
Step 5
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and shape into rough balls. Be careful not to compact the dough too much to maintain a light texture.
Step 6
Bring your stew to a gentle simmer, ensuring there is enough liquid to partially submerge the dumplings. Gently place the dumplings on top of the stew.
Step 7
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the dumplings cook in the simmering stew for 15-20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking to allow the dumplings to puff up properly.
Step 8
Check that the dumplings are fully cooked by inserting a toothpick or skewers into one; it should come out clean.
Step 9
Serve the dumplings with the stew while hot, and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (402.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1244.9 |
| Total Fat 54.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 145.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3317.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 162.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.5g | |
| Protein 25.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 84.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 425.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories