fluffy dumplings

Headland, AL
Updated on Oct 29, 2025

This is the only way I knew to make dumplings before I came to the south. I still use this recipe and it goes great if your doing a big pot of soup or stew.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Fluffy dumplings are drop dumpings with a biscuit-like texture. They are simple to prepare with only one step to make the dough. Then drop them in simmering soup, cover, cook, and they're done. Simple as that! Light and fluffy, the dumplings take on the flavor of the broth and seasonings in whatever soup or stew you're making.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk any kind
  • 2 tablespoons salad oil or any kind

How To Make fluffy dumplings

  • Sifted flour, baking powder, salt,  milk, and salad oil in a bowl.
    Step 1
    Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine milk and salad oil. Then, mix all ingredients together so that it is sticky but able to drop from a scoop or spoon.
  • Scooping dumpling batter into soup.
    Step 2
    Last 15 minutes before serving your stew or soup, drop dumplings in simmering broth with a two-tablespoon scoop or spoon (you can make them smaller but they puff up as you can see in the photo).
  • Covering the saucepan while the dumplings cook.
    Step 3
    Cover and cook for the remainder of the time. Will make 6 very good-sized dumplings, but could make as many as 10. Don't lift the lid while cooking.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 118kcal, carbohydrates: 16g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 5g, fiber: 1g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 0g, sodium: 336mg, sugar: 0g, unsaturated fat: 4g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Collection: Comfort Classics
Keyword: #dumplings
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Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Flour
Method: Stove Top

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