Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2005

hey, this recipe was great! i was looking for a good dumpling recipe, and this was the one. i really liked how you focused on the dumpling, not so much the soup you cook it in. (so i wasn't afraid to be a veggie stealing the dumpling recipe from "chicken and dumplings") super easy recipe, made it in a jiffy, then got to focus all my creativity on the soup. i felt motivated to experiment around with what i had in the kitchen. didn't have any broth or stock, so i improvised my own base (i don't ever homecook soup other than miso). i heated some butter in a large pot, added in my chopped red onion, some shredded carrots, cremini mushroom chunks, & chive. then salted, garlic powdered, and sugared, (something i learned from asian cooking) four cups of water, & a quick splash of milk for some opacity. i cut my dumplings pretty slopily, so some were a lot bigger than others, but they all tasted uniform. you know when they are done, because they ALL float. before serving, i added some chopped green onion, and enoki mushrooms. turned out to be a nice somewhat light & fresh, but very hearty soup. presentation was nice in a glass bowl. i recommend serving immediately; if you wait too long to eat the soup... the dumplings suck in a bunch of liquid, and become much more dense & gummy (which isn't too bad, but i did like the fluffier version better, it went better with my light soup)

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MOOLATTE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2006

Perhaps being from the north is the reason I don't like this recipe. I tried it because it seems really easy and from scratch, but neither my husband nor me liked it. We grew up with dumplings being light and fluffy. These dumplings are heavy and tastless. Maybe I didn't let them dry enough. How dry do they have to be? I wonder if adding baking powder would help them rise.Would this give them the fluffy texture and help them to take on the flavor of the stew? If anyone tries it, please post the results.

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Vic PH

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2006

I made these and they were perfect. Reminded me of my grandmothers. I did let them dry for about 4 hours before cooking them though as I recall my grandmother having hers dry for most of the day. I made them in noodle fashion and not dumplings, rolling the dough thin makes them less doughy and tough

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BetsyW.

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2007

I love this recipe. I use it for noodles and dumplings. Perfect dense texture that we love. I made no changes to the recipe and they are perfect. Thanks for posting.

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SAMMI6

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2007

I have 4 children and a husband that is a very good cook... we like things that are simple and to the point - These were great!! The kids loved to help and make their own noodle shapes and dumpling hearts. Thanks so much.

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Stephanie H

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: London, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: May 2, 2007

This is almost the exact recipe my baba used to make dumplings for my dad. Now that she's gone, I can make them for him. If I want to make them healthier I use whole grain flour, and I can add in spices like garlic and even some chopped spinach.

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conscendo

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

These were the BEST dumplings I've ever made. The only thing I did different was to cut the recipe in half and add a pinch of black pepper to the dough. I rolled the dough very thin (1/8 inch or less) cut them in small squares with my pizza cutter and put them on a floured cookie sheet to dry all afternoon. I let my chicken broth come to a boil and added the dumplings then turned down the heat, covered the pan and let them cook for about 8 min. They were just like grandma's!! Nice and thin and tender. Not gummy or doughy at all. I added my chicken after the dumplings were cooked. I thickened the broth with alittle flour mixed with cold water and served with mashed potatoes and biscuts. What a wonderful dinner on a cold night.

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rockinrfarm

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

I love this old timey stuff. Simple yet great!!!!

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johnhop

Reviewed: May 1, 2008

We love this stuff! We roll it out it like a play dough snake, about as thick as your finger, then in one inch bits.Up here in the north country we call them knefla,there in a potato, carrot and celery cream soup.

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