light as a feather chive dumplings-annette's
These little morsels of doughy goodness are light and feathery and will disappear in your mouth like a cloud. My grandma had a couple of different ways of making dumplings. These were the ones we made when we just wanted them plain, cooked in chicken broth, or if we wanted some made with cheese sauce. You can leave the chives out, but they really do give them that little something extra. The recipe is my own, taught to me by my grandma. They can be dropped into chicken soup, chili, or sauerkraut, too. Just make sure you have some sort of liquid to cook them in, no matter how you're using them.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you're looking for an easy drop dumpling recipe, this is for you. Chives add fresh flavor to these light and fluffy dumplings. We tried them in the cheese sauce and in chicken broth with shredded chicken. Both were great, but if we had to choose one, it would be the broth. They're quick and easy to make and delicious comfort food on a cool night. These do have a lot of baking powder. Drop them into the liquid, smaller than you think, because they will puff up.
Ingredients
- DUMPLING
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2/3 cup milk (may need less)
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- CHEESE SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese or smoky cheddar cheese
- dash hot sauce, optional
How To Make light as a feather chive dumplings-annette's
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Step 1Sift all of your dry ingredients together. -
Step 2Add egg, butter, and enough milk to make a moist but stiff dough.
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Step 3Mix in chives.
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Step 4Drop by teaspoons full into boiling chicken broth (or liquid of your choice).
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Step 5Cover loosely and cook 16 - 18 minutes. Cooking times may vary.
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Step 6If making chicken and dumplings or beef and dumplings, add the meat back once the dumplings are cooked.
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Step 7To make the cheese sauce, melt butter. Remove from heat. Stir in flour and seasonings. Allow to cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
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Step 8Gradually add milk, stirring until well mixed. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes longer.
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Step 9Add cheese. Stir until smooth and well blended.
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Step 10Mix in a dash of hot sauce if desired.
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Step 11Remove the dumplings from the cooking liquid and transfer to a plate. Top with the cheese sauce and enjoy.
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