Light As A Feather Chive Dumplings Annettes Food

LIGHT-AS-A-FEATHER DUMPLINGS (FOR SOUP OR STEWS)

Steps:

• In a bowl sift together the flour, salt, black pepper (if using) and baking powder.
• In another bowl mix the egg with melted butter; add to the dry ingredients with enough milk to make a semi-stiff batter (do not over-mix, you might use a little more than 2/3 cup milk).
• Drop by a teaspoon into simmering soup or stew.
• Cook covered for about 18-20 minutes and NO PEEKING for the first 10 minutes.

LIGHT AS A FEATHER CHIVE DUMPLINGS-ANNETTE'S

Steps:

• 1. Sift all of your dry ingredients together.
• 2. Add egg, butter, and enough milk to make a moist but stiff dough.
• 3. Drop by teaspoons full into boiling chicken broth. (or liquid of your choice) If cooking in Chicken and dumplings or beef and dumplings, remove the meat to make room for the dumplings. Once they have cooked, add meat back to pot to finish heating.
• 4. Cover loosely and cook 16-18 minutes. (Cooking times may vary) Use your judgement as to when the dumplings are done. It will depend on what type of liquid you are cooking them in and the amount of other ingredients you have in the pot. If using cheese sauce. Remove the dumplings from the cooking liquid and transfer them to a plate. Top with cheese sauce and enjoy!
• 5. ***These can be dropped into a boiling pot of chicken soup, chili or sauerkraut or you can make a cheese sauce to pour over them which is divine! Just make sure you have some amount of liquid to cook them in no matter what you are using.
• 6. CHEESE SAUCE 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar or smoky flavor Cheddar cheese or any cheese of your choice. 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper dash of hot sauce Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Gradually add milk, stirring until well mixed. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Cook for 5 minutes longer; add cheese. Stir until smooth and well blended. Mix in dash of hot sauce if desired.

FEATHER DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Sift the dry ingredients together.
• Add the egg, melted butter and enough milk to make a moist, stiff batter.
• Drop by heaping teaspoons into boiling liquid.
• Cover and cook for 18 minutes.