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Easy Fluffy Drop Dumplings for Comforting Stews

Close-up of several fluffy, golden-brown dumplings simmering in a savory sauce inside a dark skillet.
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Make light, fluffy drop dumplings that absorb the flavor of your favorite soups and stews. This beginner-friendly recipe delivers tender, homemade dumplings quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup prepared chicken stew or soup (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour in the milk all at once. Stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
  4. Bring your soup or stew to a steady simmer over medium heat.
  5. Drop the dumpling batter by rounded tablespoons directly onto the simmering stew surface, leaving a small space between each dumpling.
  6. Cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat to low. Let the dumplings steam without lifting the lid for 15 minutes.
  7. Check for doneness; the dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Serve immediately with your stew.

Notes

  • For the fluffiest texture, mix the dough only until the ingredients come together. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough dumplings.
  • Keep the stew simmering gently while the dumplings cook; a rolling boil can cause them to break apart.
  • This recipe is perfect for pairing with creamy chicken stew or beef stew recipes. Consider this an easy alternative to complex meal planning.

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