Fresh Herb Dumplings Recipes

CHICKEN AND HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, parsnip, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons flour; stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened and the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons butter into small cubes and rub into the flour mixture with your fingers until pea-size pieces form. Stir in the buttermilk and chopped herbs with a fork until combined. Divide the dough into twelve 1 1/2-inch balls.
• Stir the chicken into the pot. Arrange the dough balls on top. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the dumplings are firm to the touch and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with more dill and chives.

DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Whisk the flour, herb mixture, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until sandy. Stir in the buttermilk.
• Turn out onto a floured piece of parchment paper. Pat into a 3/4-inch-thick rectangle.
• Cut the dough into rough 2-inch squares with a large knife. Cover with plastic wrap.

HERBED POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the first eight ingredients. Stir in potatoes. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; dust with flour., Drop dumplings on top of simmering soup or stew of your choice. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 30 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through. Serve immediately.

HERBED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Stir flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Using fingertips, rub butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add parsley and thyme. Gradually add milk, mixing until dough comes together. On lightly floured surface, press out dough to 6-inch square. Cut dough into 24 pieces.
• Bring 1 inch of water to boil in large saucepan. Butter vegetable steamer rack; place rack in pan. Arrange dumplings in single layer on rack. Cover pan; steam dumplings until doubled in size and cooked through, about 14 minutes. Using tongs, transfer dumplings to bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and serve.

FRESH-HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Whisk first 7 ingredients, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and pepper in large bowl until blended. Whisk in flour (batter will be soft).
• Bring large pot of water to boil. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt. Working with half of batter at a time, quickly add dumpling batter to pot by teaspoonfuls, submerging teaspoon with batter into boiling water each time and shaking spoon to dislodge batter. Cook dumplings at gentle boil until just tender (do not overcook), about 8 minutes per batch. Using large skimmer, transfer dumplings to large rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.

HERBED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, thyme, parsley, and oregano. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, using just enough to form a thick batter.
• Drop by rounded tablespoons into your simmering soup or stew, cover, and allow to cook 15 minutes.

BEST HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Sift the flour, baking powder, salt & pepper in a mixing bowl.
• Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips, like when making scones.
• Add the parsley, onion and mixed herbs.
• Beat the egg and add to the mixture.
• Add just enough milk to obtain a soft dough the same consistancy as scones.
• Add to soup during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, by dropping tablespoons of dough into the boiling soup.
• Replace the lid securely and simmer for allotted time.
• Do not be tempted to open the lid until the dumplings are done.
• The dumplings should have a scone like texture on the inside.

CHICKEN WITH HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup baking mix, salt, paprika, and pepper. Coat chicken with mixture, and fry in shortening, turning until browned. Remove chicken to paper towels, and drain fat.
• Wipe out skillet, and return to stove. Stir soup and milk together in skillet. Place chicken in pan, and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover skillet, and simmer 45 minutes, turning chicken from time to time.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 2 cups baking mix, milk, parsley, and poultry seasoning, stirring together until a soft dough forms. Once the chicken has cooked 45 minutes, drop the dumpling mixture by tablespoonfuls into the simmering gravy. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes; cover, and cook 10 minutes more, until dumplings expand.

HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Beat eggs lightly and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Bring a pan of salted water to a simmer. Drop tiny spoonfuls of batter into water. Simmer until dumplings are tender and rise to the surface, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove dumplings from water with a slotted spoon and set aside until ready to serve; reheat in consomme.

FRESH HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Whisk first 7 ingredients, 1 teaspoons coarse salt, and pepper in large bowl until blended. Whisk in flour. Batter will be soft.
• Bring large pot of water to boil. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt. Working with half of batter at a time, quickly add dumpling batter to pot by teaspoonfuls, submerging teaspoon with batter into boiling water and shaking spoon to dislodge batter each time.
• Cook dumplings at gentle boil until just tender (do not overcook), about 8 minutes per batch. Using large skinner, transfer dumplings to large rimmed baking sheet.
• Can make one day ahead. Cool dumplings, cover, and chill. Add dumplings to pot of simmering soup, just before serving. Simmer until heated through and serve.

DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Whilst your stew is bubbling, make the dumplings. Weigh the flour into a bowl and add ½ tsp salt. Stir through the suet and parsley, if using. Make a well in the centre and add 3 tbsp cold water, mix to a dough, adding more water until the dough is firm but pliable. Divide into eight equal pieces and roll in a little more flour into balls. Chill until needed.
• When the stew has about 30 mins to go, arrange the dumplings on top and cover with a lid. With the oven at 160C/140C fan/gas 3, cook the stew and dumplings for 20 mins, then remove the lid and cook for another 10 mins until they're brown and puffed up.

HERBED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the parsley, chives and pepper.
• Beat the egg and stir in three tablespoons of milk. Using a fork, lightly mix the egg mixture into the flour, just until all the ingredients are moistened and hold together to form a soft doughy batter.
• Shape the batter into rounds and drop them into simmering stock or water. Allow them to cook for 10 minutes.