comfort essentials: yummy homemade dumplings

How To Make comfort essentials: yummy homemade dumplings

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  I like my dumplings to have a bit of heat to them, and the combination of the black and white pepper helps to achieve that goal. Plus, the addition of the sage gives them an earthy flavor.
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  Step 3
  Do not forget that the dumplings will almost double in size after they cook.
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  Step 4
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  Add the flour, salt, baking powder, sage, black and white pepper to the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a dough hook.
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  Step 6
  Chef’s Note: Alternately, you could put all these ingredients into a regular bowl, and mix by hand… Up to you.
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  Step 7
  Whisk the oil with the water.
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  Step 8
  Turn the mixer on low, and slowly add the water oil mixture.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Tip: A lot of factors influence how much liquid to add to flour. Do not add it all… add it a third at a time, and then stop when the consistency is right.
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  Step 10
  Chef’s Note: The consistency should be firm and not very sticky.
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  Step 11
  Knead a few times on a floured work surface, until smooth, and the dough feels dry to the touch.
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  Step 12
  Cover with cling wrap, until ready to use.
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  Step 13
  Bring the soup, or stock up to a light boil, and drop the dough in by spoonful. Then cover an allow to cook/steam, for 10– 12 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Chef’s Note: I usually use a rounded tablespoon of dough; however, you can make them small, or larger. Or, you could flatten them out and make thick dumpling noodles. If you do noodles, reduce the cooking time to 4 or 5 minutes.
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  Step 15
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 16
  Serve while still nice and hot. Enjoy.
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  Step 17
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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