Feather Dumplings for Chicken and Dumplings 🐔✨
Sofia Marin- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the butter is pea-sized.
- Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 3: Add Dumplings to the Broth
- Bring the chicken broth back to a gentle simmer.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough (about 1 tablespoon each) into the simmering broth. Make sure to leave space between the dumplings as they will expand.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and let the dumplings cook for 10–12 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to ensure the dumplings remain fluffy.
Step 4: Serve
- Once the dumplings are cooked and tender, ladle the chicken, broth, and dumplings into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Light and Fluffy: Baking powder gives the dumplings their "feather-light" texture.
- Comforting and Hearty: A timeless dish that warms you up from the inside out.
- One-Pot Meal: Easy cleanup and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Pro Tips
- Buttermilk Option: Substitute whole milk with buttermilk for extra flavor and fluffiness.
- Thicker Broth: Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and stir into the broth before adding the dumplings.
- Add Herbs: Mix chopped fresh parsley, chives, or thyme into the dumpling dough for extra flavor.
These Feather Dumplings for Chicken and Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food. Tender dumplings and a rich chicken broth make this dish a family favorite! 🐔✨