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>> "Ken" > wrote in message
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>>>A family dumpling recipe goes:
>>>
>>> 3/4 C flour
>>> 1 egg
>>> 1 1/2 tsp oil
>>> 1/4 C milk
>>> 1 tsp salt
>>> Garlic powder if you like it. (my addition)
>>>
>>> Mix and spoon in small portions into boiling water. Cover (watch out
>>> - it boils over! try to leave a big gap between lid and pot). Simmer
>>> 15 minutes.
>>>
>>> Problem is, these come out somewhat chewy sometimes. Anyone know
>>> anything I could change to make them a little bit lighter and airier?
>>>
>>> TIA.
>>>
>>> Ken
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>> Many recipes will add a little baking powder.
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> How much? 1/2 tsp? 1 tsp? I'm not familiar with using baking powder - not
> in any of the recipes I normally make.
>
> Ken

Look at the recipes to determine the ratio you like. The more baking powder
the more bubbles (gas) in the dumplings,


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