Dumplings

Photo shows herb dumplings with Chicken Paprika Casserole

Ingredients

250g self-raising flour

140g cold salted butter, chopped into small cubes

Salt and pepper to taste 

150ml of cold water

 

Variations

Herb dumplings - add 1 tsp of herb(s) of your choice to the mix

Cheesy dumplinds - add a small nadfull of grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese to the mix

Method

Put the flour and butter into a bowl. With your fingers rub the flour and butter together until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.  Add the salt and papper (and any herbs or cheese) Slowly add the water, mixing gently with a spatula until you have a pliable dough.  You may not use all the water.

Divide the dough into pieces and roll into small balls - this recipe makes 8 or 9 balls.  Remember these will expand when cooked.

To cook, arrange the dumplings on top of a stew or casserole for the last 20 minutes of cooking time.  Allow space for the dumplings to expand.