Are you ready to transform an ordinary soup into a hearty, soul-warming masterpiece? Our drop dumplings are the culinary magic trick that will elevate your home cooking from good to absolutely irresistible! These cloud-like pillows of deliciousness are so easy to make, you'll wonder how you ever served soup without them. Get ready to discover a technique that will have your family and friends begging for seconds – and asking for your secret recipe!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well blended and free of any lumps.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish. Allow it to cool slightly for a minute or two to prevent it from being too hot.
- Pour the milk into the dry ingredients, then add the melted butter. Stir the mixture gently with a fork or wooden spoon until a soft, sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the dumplings tough.
- Ensure your soup or broth is simmering gently but not at a rapid boil. The liquid should be hot and bubbling slightly around the edges.
- Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering liquid. Space the dumplings about 1 inch apart to prevent them from sticking together.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the dumplings cook undisturbed for 12-15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking, as this will allow steam to escape and prevent the dumplings from cooking properly.
- Check the dumplings for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling. If it comes out clean, the dumplings are ready.
- Serve the dumplings immediately, spooning them and the soup into warm bowls. The dumplings should be light, fluffy, and slightly puffy.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough consistency
- Don't overmix the dumpling batter - this can lead to tough, dense dumplings
- Ensure your soup is gently simmering, not rapidly boiling, when adding dumplings
- Space dumplings about 1 inch apart to prevent them from sticking together
- Keep the pot covered during cooking to trap steam and help dumplings rise
- Resist the temptation to peek! Opening the lid can disrupt the cooking process
- Test doneness with a toothpick - it should come out clean when dumplings are fully cooked
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
