How to Make Mom's Simple Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in this world as comforting as a big bowl of steaming hot soup with fluffy, homemade dumplings floating on top. It's a classic comfort food that warms the soul and brings back memories of childhood. And when it comes to dumplings, there's nothing quite like Mom's Simple Dumplings.

These dumplings are the epitome of comfort food: simple, hearty, and absolutely delicious. They're the kind of dumplings that have been passed down through generations, and every bite is...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • ¾ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 dumplings

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir the milk into the flour mixture until moistened. Dough will be pretty lumpy, but be sure to not over mix it!
  • Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto any boiling stew. The dumplings should rest on top of vegetables and meat; it's okay if they stick out of the top a bit. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes; cover and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 131mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 80mg