"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Tue, 1 Mar 2016 20:38:27 -0500, jmcquown >
> wrote:
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>> The drop dumplings I make don't look at all like that.
>> More like this:
>>
>> http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/...a-033ada2f2005
>>
>> They are dropped into the simmering stew and they sink, then they float
>> to the top. They come out moist outside, rather fluffy inside. They
>> aren't at all heavy. (I don't bother adding parsley to the dumplings,
>> don't see the point.)
>
> That's basically the recipe I use too, but I never throw them into a
> liquid to sink and float. I make sure they are anchored to something
> solid for maximum fluffiness as per recipe directions:
>
> Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto hot meat or vegetables in boiling stew
> (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover
> and cook 10 minutes longer.

Yes. And I like parsley in mine. Add flavor.