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Default But I want DENSE dumplins!

On Jan 23, 9:47�am, Larry LaMere > wrote:
> On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:03:10 -0800 (PST), levelwave > wrote:
> >Not light and fluffy biscuit-like dumplings that fall apart when I add
> >them to the pot of "Chicken 'n Dumplings"... I followed the recipe on
> >the back of the bisquick box, even kneaded the hell out of them and
> >they still were way too soft and fell apart or turned to goo in the
> >pot. Does anyone else prefer heavy dense dumplins and could share a
> >recipe? I'm guessing just stick with AP flour and no leavener?

>
> >~john

>
> You ain't alone. ( cain't you tell I'm one of them trailer trash folks?)
>
> Dumplings (Mama's Little Leadballs)
>
> 2 cups all-purpose flour
> 1 tablespoon baking powder
> 3/4 teaspoon salt
> 3 tablespoons butter
> 1 cup milk
>
> Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Bring just to a simmer in a small saucepan
> the butter and milk. Add to the dry ingredients. Stir with a fork or knead by hand 2
> to 3 times until the mixture just comes together. Push the chicken pieces down so that
> they are submerged in gravy and gently drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough over the
> top. Cover pan tightly and simmer slowly for 15 to 20 minutes. Don't remove the lid.
> Serve immediately.
>
> This works for me 'cept I cook them another 5 minutes with the cover off.


I'm with you kid. Those are my kind of dumplings.
Rosie