Easy Drop Stew Dumplings

These dumplings are just like the title says, EASY!

A fuss-free and easy recipe that is prepped and ready to cook in no time.

Many dumpling recipes call for suet, however this recipe is suet free, making it suitable for vegetarians. You could also modify the recipe to suit a vegan diet. Just replace the milk and butter with vegan substitutes.

We usually keep our dumplings simple for stew, as we love the flavours of the stew to shine through. We tend to add just salt & pepper, however you can season with herbs of your choice to help complement your meal.

The dumpling dough is supposed to be a sticky dough, so don't panic! That's what the extra dusting of flour is for.

With this recipe we make 10 dumplings, but you could make them smaller or bigger if you wish. Just be aware that once cooked, they will at least double in size.

Let's delve into this recipe

Also check out our Beef & Ale Stew Recipe here...

Happy Cooking!

The Chai Home 😋

INGREDIENTS

Makes approx 10 dumplings

• 2x cups of Plain Flour - plus extra for shapping

• 1x large pinch of Salt

• 1x large pinch of Pepper

• 2x tsp of Baking Powder

• 2x tbsp of Soft Room Temperature Butter

• 1x cup of Milk

• Optional to add some fresh sage, parsley or herb of your choice - 1x tbsp

METHOD

In a large mixing bowl add the dried ingredients amd mix together with your hands or spoon.

Now add the butter and rub between your finger tips until fully combined.

Add the milk and mix together either by hand or with a spoon.

(It is a sticky batter)

Once fully combined, dust your hands in flour and very lightly dust the sticky dough.

Pinch the mixture and form into a ball, rolling in your hands.

We usually make them about a ping-pong ball / golf ball size

*Reminder that they will double in size once cooked

Once all rolled to shape, carefully add them to the top of your stew. Space them out because they will expand in size.

Cook for 5 minutes uncovered and then place a lid on top of the stew and cook for a further 15 minutes.

If we need to stir our stew once the dumplings are added, then we do so carefully, trying not to submerge the dumplings.

Serve & Enjoy!