Description
German-inspired feather dumplings elevate classic chicken and dumplings with light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. Home cooks will adore this comforting dish that brings warmth and tradition to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons (20 grams) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 grams) black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, well beaten
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Craft a savory broth by nestling chicken pieces, aromatic vegetables, and bay leaf into a spacious pot, generously seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Elevate the liquid to a vigorous boil, then transition to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld and tenderize for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Extract the chicken from the fragrant liquid, carefully shredding or chopping into delectable morsels while maintaining the broth’s warmth.
- Prepare the dumpling foundation by whisking together flour, leavening agent, and a pinch of salt in a mixing vessel.
- Incorporate softened butter into the dry ingredients, working methodically until the mixture resembles coarse, irregular crumbs.
- Introduce milk gradually, blending with a light touch to form a cohesive yet tender dough, taking care to avoid overmixing.
- Delicately ladle spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the simmering broth, ensuring ample spacing between each pillowy morsel.
- Seal the pot with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the dumplings to transform and puff for 10-12 minutes until they reach culinary perfection.
- Reunite the shredded chicken with its aromatic companions, gently folding to distribute evenly throughout the pot.
- Conduct a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s flavor profile.
- Present the feather-light creation adorned with freshly chopped herbs, serving immediately to capture the essence of comfort cuisine.
Notes
- Choose chicken with bones for a richer, more flavorful broth that adds depth to the entire dish.
- Keep dumpling dough cold and handle minimally to maintain their light, feathery texture and prevent becoming dense or tough.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like thyme, rosemary, or parsley to customize the flavor profile and add fresh complexity.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure baking powder is gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg