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Easy Drop Dumplings

Easy Drop Dumplings

Easy Drop Dumplings are fluffy clouds of dough that absorb flavors, perfect for soup or gravy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 10 dumplings
Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • spoon
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried herbs (optional) e.g., thyme, sage

Wet Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted then cooled

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Have a pot of soup simmering on stove. Dumplings cook in soup or gravy.
  • In medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add optional herbs if using. Create well in center.
  • In small bowl, mix milk and butter.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry, mix until well combined, but avoid over-mixing. Batter will be thick and a bit sticky.
  • Use heaping teaspoons to form balls and place on parchment paper. Allow dumplings to set 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat under soup to low simmer. Drop dumplings into soup and cover. Do not lift lid. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1dumplingCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 113IUCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy, hearty
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