Peach Dumplings

Dumplings are spooned onto boiling peaches in syrup. This dessert is similar to cobbler, but simmered on the stovetop.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 to 3 cups fresh sliced peaches, or frozen thawed
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
• 1/2 cup milk or cream, more or less
• cinnamon sugar, optional

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, and hot water. Add peaches and bring to a boil. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, if using; stir in milk or cream to form a stiff batter. Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto the boiling fruit. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Spoon out dumplings and fruit into bowl. If desired, sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar and serve with cream or ice cream. Serves 4 to 6.

Chicken and Dumplings

1 large broiler-fryer chicken , cut up
2 celery ribs , sliced
4 carrots , peeled and sliced
1 medium onion , diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
water

DUMPLINGS
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
4 tablespoons oil


1. Combine chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, parsley, chicken bouillon granules, salt and pepper in a large pan or dutch oven; add enough water to cover chicken.

2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until chicken is done.

3. Remove chicken and let stand until cool enough to handle.

4. Remove skin from chicken and tear meat away from bones.

5. Return meat to soup; discard skin and bones.

6. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

7. Return soup to a simmer.

8. In a mixing bowl, combine dumpling ingredients and mix well to form a stiff dough.

9. Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup.

10. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

11. Serve immediately.
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
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*SOUTHERN STYLE DUMPLINGS (heavier and chewier) 2 cups flour, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 beaten eggs. Combine flour, broth, baking powder and eggs; mix well to form a stiff batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.


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