Mom's Simple Dumplings

This easy recipe makes delicious dumpling dough to be dropped on top of chicken stew or soup as it simmers for a hearty and comforting bowl of food.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 186 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in shortening with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir milk into flour mixture until moistened. Dough will be pretty lumpy, but be sure to not over mix it!

Step 2

Drop dough by large spoonfuls onto any simmering 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.