Mamaw's Ham Dumplings
Take a step back in time with the rich, comforting flavors of **Mamaw's Ham Dumplings**, a classic Southern dish that’s brimming with nostalgia. This recipe combines tender, savory bites of cooked ham with fluffy, made-from-scratch dumplings nestled in a flavorful broth simmered to perfection. The homemade dumpling dough, crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking powder, and creamy whole milk, is rolled and cut into bite-sized squares before being gently boiled to pillowy perfection. Perfect for Sunday dinners or chilly evenings, this heartwarming dish takes just 20 minutes to prepare and fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of homemade goodness. Serve up a bowl of this rustic family recipe for a truly authentic taste of comfort food that will transport you straight to Mamaw’s kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked ham
- 8 cups Water
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large stockpot, combine the water and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the cooked ham to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the ham flavor infuse the broth for 30 minutes.
Step 3
While the broth is simmering, prepare the dumpling dough. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 5
Slowly stir in the milk until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 1-inch squares.
Step 7
Increase the heat on the broth to bring it back to a gentle boil. Drop the dumplings one at a time into the pot, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the dumplings, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and tender.
Step 9
Add black pepper to taste, if using, and adjust the salt level of the broth if needed.
Step 10
Serve hot and enjoy Mamaw's comforting ham dumplings!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3851.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2161.7 |
| Total Fat 81.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 431.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11805.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 205.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.4g | |
| Protein 151.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 503.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2799.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories