Description
Southern drop dumplings highlight classic comfort food with rich, hearty flavors from traditional Appalachian cooking. Home cooks will appreciate this simple, rustic dish that connects generations through delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Fat:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter, melted (or shortening)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blending flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk until evenly distributed.
- Introduce milk and melted butter into the dry mixture, stirring gently until a dense, cohesive dough materializes with a slightly lumpy texture.
- Position the pot of simmering liquid (soup or stew) over medium heat, ensuring the surface is gently bubbling but not rapidly boiling.
- Using a spoon, carefully drop rounded portions of dough directly into the hot liquid, spacing them slightly apart to prevent sticking.
- Securely cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, maintaining a consistent low-medium temperature for 12-15 minutes without disturbing the cooking process.
- Check dumplings for doneness by inserting a toothpick or fork – it should emerge clean and the dumplings should appear puffy and light.
- Gently lift dumplings from the liquid using a slotted spoon, transferring them carefully to prevent breaking.
- Serve immediately while warm, nestled atop the prepared soup or stew, allowing diners to enjoy the tender, pillowy texture.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is thick but still slightly sticky for the perfect dumpling texture.
- Use a light hand when dropping dough into the simmering liquid to prevent dense, heavy dumplings.
- Resist the temptation to peek under the lid while cooking, as this releases crucial steam needed for fluffy results.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of gluten-free flour and xanthan gum to maintain the right consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg