How To Make Southern Dumplings
Southern Dumplings are soft, tender pieces of dough cooked in broth until fluffy and comforting. Whether flat or dropped, they’re the perfect old-fashioned addition to soups and stews, made with just three simple ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- ¼ cup shortening or lard
- ¾ cup boiling water
Instructions
- Mix self-rising flour with shortening or lard until crumbly. Gradually stir in boiling water. Knead lightly until smooth and soft.
- Flat Dumplings: Roll out dough and cut into strips or squares. Drop Dumplings: Pinch off and shape small pieces by hand.
- Bring broth or soup to a gentle boil. Drop in dumplings a few at a time, cover, and cook 4–5 minutes undisturbed. Add all dumplings, simmer gently for 20 minutes. Stir halfway.
- Ladle into bowls with broth and serve hot.