Dumplings
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Jr. League | 📂 Category: Sides Discover how to make tender homemade dumplings from scratch with this vintage Jr. League recipe, perfect for pairing with savory chicken broth. These delicate strips are rolled thin and simmered to golden perfection for a comforting homestyle side.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 6 mins | 1 hour | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Floured board
- Soup pot or large saucepan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 C | Self Rising Flour | Sifted |
| 3 T | Shortening | Chilled |
| 7 T | Milk | Cold |
Instructions
Step 1: Form the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, 1 1/2 C sifted self rising flour, 3 T shortening, and 7 T cold milk just as you would for a pie crust.
Step 2: Roll and Cut
- Roll the dough very thin on a lightly floured board, then cut it into 1x3-inch strips.
Step 3: Cook the Dumplings
- Drop the cut strips one at a time into vigorously boiling broth. Do not stir while cooking.
- After the last strip is dropped into the broth, allow to cook for 6 minutes until done.
Step 4: Rest and Serve
- Remove from heat, add cooked chicken, and stir gently. Let stand at least 1 hour before serving, then warm gently to serving temperature.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Allow the dumplings to rest in the broth as directed for at least 1 hour to fully absorb the flavors before gently reheating.
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