What are dumplings?

It is hard to provide a clear definition of what dumplings are. This is because there are so many varieties across the world. Essentially, they are cooked pieces of dough shaped into balls. read more

Dumpling is a broad classification for a dish that consists of small pieces of dough (made from a variety of starch sources), often wrapped around a filling (as in ravioli or wontons). The dough can be based on bread, flour, or potatoes, and may be filled with fish, meat, sweets, or vegetables. read more

There are many different types of dumplings. They are sometimes referred to as the poor man's potato. The most common type is made from boiled dough that is a mixture of flour and milk, used in dishes like chicken and dumplings. read more

Step 1, Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in medium size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough. Step 2, Drop by spoonfuls into boiling stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting lid. Serve. Step 3, To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients. read more