Grammie Beas Herbed 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.

GRAMMIE BEA'S HERBED DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix together.
• Drop dumplings into the edge of the soup pan using a lg. tablespoon.
• Cook dumplings in soup with the cover off for the first 10 mins., then cook with cover on for 10 minutes.

BEEF STEW WITH HERB DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 150ºC (130ºC fan) mark 2. Heat 1tbsp oil in a flameproof casserole dish and brown the beef in batches. Set aside. Add remaining oil to the pan and gently fry the onions and carrots for 10min until softened. Add swede and cook for 2min. Return beef to pan, sprinkle in flour and cook for 1min. Gradually stir in the Guinness and stock. Add sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and thyme; bring to the boil. Cover and cook in the oven for 3hr.
• To make the dumplings, sift the flour, baking powder, mustard and ½tsp salt into a bowl. Stir in the suet and mixed herbs. Using a flat-bladed knife, stir in around 150ml (¼ pint) cold water to make a soft but not too sticky dough. Divide dough into 12 and roll into balls. Drop on to stew, spaced evenly apart. Cover and cook for 20min until puffed up. Remove lid and return to the oven for 5min to finish cooking dumplings.

HERBED BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. Dutch oven, brown beef in oil. Add onions; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 3 cups water and all the seasonings. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 to 2-1/2 hours. , Add carrots and parsnips; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. , For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder, parsley if desired and salt. Stir in the egg, oil and water. Drop into six mounds onto simmering stew. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

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.

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.

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.

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.

VEGETABLE STEW WITH HERBY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large casserole dish. Add shallots and cook for 5-6 mins until starting to soften and brown. Add leeks for 2 mins, then stir in swede, parsnips and carrots.
• Pour in barley and wine, cook until wine has reduced by half. Add stock, bay, thyme, parsley and seasoning. Cover pan, bring to the boil, then simmer for 45 mins until barley and veg are tender. Stir occasionally to stop it catching.
• Meanwhile, make the dumplings. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Rub flour and butter together to form breadcrumbs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle over 2 tbsp water, mix to form a soft dough. Divide into six and roll into balls. Dot on top of stew and transfer to oven. Cook, uncovered, for 20-25 mins until dumplings are golden.

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.