Ingredients for Delaware Slippery Dumplings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (or lard, for a richer flavor)
- 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup hot water (add gradually)
- Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
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How to Make Delaware Slippery Dumplings
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 1/2 cup vegetable shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup hot water until a firm, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.
- In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 6 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth) to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the boiling broth.
- Allow the butter to melt completely and rise to the surface.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/16 inch thickness.
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch squares.
- Gently drop the dumplings, one at a time, into the boiling broth.
- Increase the heat to high to return the broth to a boil.
- Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and tender. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the dumplings to a serving bowl. Ladle some of the flavorful broth over the dumplings.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy these delicious dumplings as a side dish or added to your favorite soup or stew!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
45 g
Sugar
3g
Fat
23g
Carbs
16g
