Dumplings For Stew Recipe

Simmer uncovered approximately 10 minutes.

Dumplings for stew recipe. Stir in the potatoes cover and simmer an additional 20 minutes. The dumplings will suck up quite a bit of moisture so if your stew looks dry add a cup of boiling water and give it a good stir. Divide the dough into 24 pieces and gently roll each into a round dumpling.

Add milk and stir with spoon until mixed. Drop spoonfuls of the soft dough onto the simmering stew. When ready a toothpick inserted into one of the dumplings should come out clean.

Drop dough by the tablespoonful into stew. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture looks crumbly. In a small bowl mix together baking mix 3 tablespoons melted butter and milk until just blended.

Once done spoon the stew or soup with the dumplings into a bowl and enjoy. Cook in the oven or on the hob over a medium heat with the lid on for 30 minutes. For the beef stew heat the oil in a large lidded casserole over a medium heat.

Remove from the pan and set aside. Cover and simmer 10 minutes more or until dumplings are cooked through but not dry. Stir a few times to keep the stew from scorching.

Add green peas to stew adjust seasoning and turn heat to low. Place the dumplings on top of your fully cooked stew and press down lightly so that they re half submerged. Sift flour baking powder and sugar together.