Bajan Dumplings Food

CARIBBEAN FLOUR DUMPLINGS FOR SOUPS OR STEWS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, and baking powder if using. Make sure to whisk all the ingredients thoroughly.
• Add enough water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make a dough.
• Knead for 1 minute and cover and set aside for 20 minutes or until ready to use.
• Divide the dough into 1-inch pieces and roll into balls if you like or add just as is to soups or stews 8 to 10 minutes before the soup or stew is due to finish cooking.
• When the dumplings are added to the pot, cover with a tight lid and do not open before the 8-minute mark.

FLOUR DUMPLINGS (SINKERS/SPINNERS)

Steps:

• Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and slowly add enough cold water to make a stiff dough.
• (A sticky dough makes a soft pasty dumpling.).
• Knead in the bowl or on a lightly floured board until smooth.
• Break off small pieces about the size of a walnut and roll between your hands. It should be similar to a long tube with pointy ends. They're usually about 3-4 inches long.
• Immerse into salted boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Or add to soups and stews and cook for the same period or longer.