Parsley Dumplings For Stew Soup Chowder Ragout Or Fricassee Recipes

IONE'S PARSLEY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix ingredients lightly into a soft dough.
• Drop by slightly rounded tablespoonful into boiling soup or stew.
• Simmer 10 minutes uncovered.
• Cover tightly and simmer 10 minutes more.

PARSLEY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• To make your own self-rising flour, measure the desired amount of flour into a separate container. For each cup of all-purpose flour used, add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix to combine.
• *** If you absolutely can't find suet, vegetable shortening may be substituted. See Hints below.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, suet, parsley, and grated lemon zest (rind); mix together well with a fork or wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Blend in the beaten egg.
• Using a lightly floured hand, shape pieces of the dough into balls the size of large walnuts.
• Make the Parsley Dumplings. Drop the balls of dough onto the top of the stew, replace the lid, and cook for the last 15 to 20 minutes of cooking the stew. When done, the dumplings should be about doubled in size.

LIGHT-AS-A-FEATHER DUMPLINGS (FOR SOUP OR STEWS)

Steps:

• In a bowl sift together the flour, salt, black pepper (if using) and baking powder.
• In another bowl mix the egg with melted butter; add to the dry ingredients with enough milk to make a semi-stiff batter (do not over-mix, you might use a little more than 2/3 cup milk).
• Drop by a teaspoon into simmering soup or stew.
• Cook covered for about 18-20 minutes and NO PEEKING for the first 10 minutes.

PARSLEY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In another bowl whisk together 2 cups water and eggs. Pour the liquid into the center of the flour mixture. Whisk until the smooth loose dough forms. Mix in parsley until well incorporated. Let rest for 15 minutes.
• Place a large colander or strainer from a pasta pot over a pot of boiling water. You do not want the colander/strainer to touch the boiling water it should be suspended a couple of inches over the water. Add half of the dough to the colander and using a rubber spatula press the dough through the holes while holding it over the boiling water, allowing the dough fall through holes into the water. Let cook for two minutes then remove the dumplings with a slotted onto a sheet pan. Repeat with remaining dough (Reserve 2 cups of cooked dumplings for Round 2 Recipe German Dumpling Soup.)
• In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add half the butter. When it is melted, add half of the dumplings to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook until they are golden and slightly crispy in places, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and dumplings. Transfer to platter and serve immediately.

DUMPLINGS FOR STEW-GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in medium size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough. Drop by spoonfuls into boiling soup or stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. Serve.
• 2. VARIATION: To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.

FLUFFY LITTLE CLOUDS - OLD FASHIONED DUMPLINGS FOR STEW

Steps:

• Put the flour, seasonings, & suet in a large mixing bowl, mix thoroughly.
• (If you are adding herbs or extra seasonings, add them now & mix well.).
• Add sufficient cold water - bit by bit - to make a pliable dough; it should not be too sticky, but just bound together.
• Divide the dumpling mixture into 8 portions, and roll into small balls with floured hands.
• Drop them into your soup, casserole or stew 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time, making sure that the soup, stew or casserole is very hot.
• Put the lid on IMMEDIATELY and do NOT take the lid off until just before the end of the cooking time, about 15-18 minutes to check that they are nearly ready.
• They should have doubled in size at least, and be very light & fluffy looking!
• Ladle the soup, stew or casserole into warmed soup bowls & serve 2 dumplings per person.
• Oven baked: place the dumplings on top of your stew or casserole and cook for about 30 minutes at 200C or 400F, or until well risen, golden brown & crusty.

PARSLEY DUMPLINGS FOR STEW, SOUP, CHOWDER, RAGOUT OR FRICASSEE

Steps:

• Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a large bowl. Add the parsley, thyme, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper. Mix well.
• Cut in the butter and add enough of the boiling water to make a stiff batter.
• Bring the stew or soup to a boil (about 2 quarts). Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the boiling stew or soup. Simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, then cover and cook 5 minutes more.
• Yield: About 16 to 20 dumplings; serves 6 to 8.
• NOTES AND VARIATIONS:.
• These dumplings can be varied with an infinite number of herbs and seasonings. Try some of the following combinations, or invent your own.
• 1. Omit the nutmeg and cloves, and add ½ teaspoon of sage and 2 tablespoons of grated onion.
• 2. Omit parsley, thyme, nutmeg, and cloves, and add 3 teaspoons of caraway seeds.
• 3. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of grated sharp cheese.
• 4. Substitute any other fresh herbs, such as tarragon, for the parsley.
• The Dumpling Cookbook.