Dough Boy Recipes

DOUGHBOYS

Steps:

• Sponge: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water and stir in the flour. Allow the mixture to sit until quite bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• Mix together the white flour, rye flour and salt in a bowl. Stir 1 cup of this mixture and 1 cup of cold water into the sponge. Mix thoroughly and allow to sit another 30 minutes.
• Add the whole-wheat flour, chestnut flour and the olive oil. Knead the dough either by hand or in an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix until the dough is soft and elastic, about 5 minutes. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too wet, but you want a soft, slightly sticky dough. Very soft, moist dough makes the best crust!
• Put the dough in a large bowl, cover with a towel and allow it to rest in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours. If you are making the dough a day before, put the bowl in the refrigerator and let rise slowly overnight.
• To cook the doughboys, preheat a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, with enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
• Be sure to use a frying thermometer to be accurate. Pull the dough into odd shapes that look like elephant ears, then drop them into the fryer, in batches, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip them over with a chop stick and cook the other side until golden brown, a few more minutes. Repeat the process until all of the dough is used. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve with jam, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. Sit down, get coffee and eat.
• Cook's Note: The dough usually made a day before using.

BEEF STEW AND DOUGHBOYS

Steps:

• Doughboys method: -Cut butter into small pieces then add flour, baking powder and salt. Add water or milk to make a soft dough. Drop a teaspoonful into stew, cover pot tightly and cook for 5 minutes. STEW METHOD: - Preheat frying pan to medium heat on stove top, when ready add 1 tbsp oil and butter( more if needed ), chopped beef, cook until brown on both sides, season with pepper, thyme, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, after the beef starts to brown then add salt and garlic.(Please note only cook garlic for a minute until the flavours start to release don't let it burn because it will charge the flavour, . Then remove sauté beef out on pan unto a plate. - Add chopped onion, fry until it begins to brown or Caramelize, then add sea salt, thyme, pepper, - In the same frying pan add 1 tsp butter let melt then add 1 or 2 tbsp flour, mix it around the pan until the flour starts to brown, add 1 cup of beef or vegetable broth let thicken then set aside until the last 20 minutes of your cooking step. - In your medium boiler add all your vegetables, fried beef and the remaining beef or vegetable broth, put on medium to low heat on stove top for 1 hour, then at the last 20 minutes add tomatoes and frozen green peas stirring occasionally, then add your thickening to the pot. Then let it continue cooking and add the dough boys for another 5 minutes. Doing this by following the method posted above and then scoop small amounts of the dough and drop into the boiler. - When beef stew and doughboys have cooked remove from heat and start to serve, with doughboys and fresh rolls,

MAORI BOIL-UP WITH DOUGHBOYS (DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• Add stock, water and pork to pot, bring to a boil then cover and simmer for an hour.
• Soak watercress in cold water for 10 minutes. (This removes bitterness) Squeeze out moisture and break into pieces. Set aside.
• Add kumara, onion, green onion and tomatoes to stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove pork and chop into pieces. Return meat to stock and boil for 5 minutes. Add salt and watercress and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile make the doughboys. Cut butter into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in enough milk to make a stiff, slightly sticky dough.
• Drop either teaspoon or tablespoon sized amounts of the doughboy mixture into the the boiling pot, cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Don't lift lid while cooking. Larger doughboys will take a bit longer.
• Serve with a garnish of chopped cilantro.

DOUGH BOY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sift together the flour and salt. Cut the margarine and shortening into the flour mixture.
• Add spices and yeast, followed by coconut and water.
• Knead the mixture for 5 minutes, score with a knife. Leave to stand until almost twice its' size (approx. 1 hour). Form dough into a round mound or loaf shape.
• Gently place bread on baking sheet. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Check for doneness by "knocking" on the bottom of the bread; if it sounds hollow, it is done. If it is not done, continue baking for another 15 to 30 minutes if needed.

SCOTTISH STEW AND DOUGHBOYS

Steps:

• Chop up beef; roll into seasoned flour.
• Place into a hot oiled pan to brown (Will go crusty on the base. Do not worry).
• Add the chopped onion, carrots, and turnips. Cook on medium until softened.
• Dissolve beef bouillon cubes in about 3/4 pint of water.
• Pour mixture into stew.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Slow cook on low heat until beef is tender, approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• Stir often and keep the gravy level up by adding water.
• DOUGHBOYS:.
• Blend flour and suet together.
• Mix in a little water at a time to make a dough.
• Roll into balls and place on top of gravy about 15 to 20 minutes from end of cooking.
• Make sure there is enough gravy as they soak up the liquid.
• Best cooked with lid on pan.
• When ready they are light and fluffy about double the size.
• To serve, take out doughboys and thicken the gravy if required with gravy thickener or a little cornflour mixed with water.
• I like to cook the stew in the morning, switch it off and reheat when making the doughboys for our evening meal; always tastes much better.