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Handwritten recipe card for Dumplings
These dumplings are a cozy addition to hearty soups and stews, offering a tender and fluffy texture that soaks up rich broth flavors. The handwritten recipe suggests a classic, simple version while the printed section presents a more savory variation with parsley and pimento. Dumplings like these have roots in various global cuisines, but the American-style drop dumpling is a comfort food favorite, especially in Southern and Midwestern kitchens. Their ease and versatility make them a go-to for chilly evenings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
  

Handwritten version:

  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup water

Printed version:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted )
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup parsley (minced )
  • 2 oz pimento (chopped, drained)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Basic Dough

  • Beat the egg.
  • Add salt, flour, and water.
  • Beat well until smooth.

Step 2: Cook Dumplings

  • Drop by rounded teaspoon into boiling soup or stew.
  • Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Drop by scant spoonfuls

Alternative (printed) version:

    Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

    • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

    Step 2: Cut in Butter

    • Add butter and cut into dry mixture until crumbly.

    Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients

    • Add beaten egg, milk, parsley, and drained pimento.
    • Blend to form a soft dough.

    Step 4: Cook Dumplings

    • Drop by spoonfuls into simmering stew or soup.
    • Cover and cook for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.

    Tips

    • Add chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives) for more flavor.
    • Replace water with milk or broth for richer dumplings.
    • Add a tablespoon of melted butter for softer texture.
    • Mix in a pinch of baking powder for fluffier dumplings.
    • Season with pepper, garlic powder, or poultry seasoning.
    • Drop into chicken soup, beef stew, or vegetable broth.
    • Make mini-dumplings by using a teaspoon instead of a soup spoon.
    • Add finely minced onion for extra savory depth.
    • For a heartier version, mix in a tablespoon of grated cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 657IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword comfort food, easy dumplings, handwritten recipe, homemade, nostalgoc food, soup, soup dumplings, Stew, vintage recipe
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