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A dumpling query.

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teabagwoman Thu 19-Dec-24 08:24:52

My dd and dgd will be coming to mine over Christmas and have requested beef stew and dumplings. Given my seesawing energy levels I like to get everything made ahead of time. Does anybody have experience of freezing dumplings and then cooking/reheating them? I have Googled but find the practical experience of Gransnetters much more reliable. All advice will be gratefully received.

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Whiff Fri 20-Dec-24 06:56:36

I used to use vegetable suet when I made dumplings as they gave a lighter dumpling and tastier . Only took 10 mins to cook.

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tattygran14 Fri 20-Dec-24 15:43:41

I add paprika and garlic granules to mine.

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drainedme Thu 26-Dec-24 05:45:49

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Witzend Thu 26-Dec-24 13:08:23

Primrose53

Shelflife

Haven't had dumplings for a very long time. Primrose may I have the recipe please. Know it's only a few basic ingredients but not sure about quantities. When propped into cooked stew / casserole how long will they take to cook?

Makes 8.
100g Self Raising Flour
Pinch of salt
60g Atora Beef Suet
4 tbspns cold water
1tsp dried mixed herbs (optional)

Mix flour, salt, herbs and suet with water to make dough. Do not overwork. Divide into 8 pieces and shape with floured hands. Place on top of simmering stew or casserole. Cover with lid and cook for 20 mins.

They never fail in our house!

I shall be making some similar, only with vegetable ‘suet’, to have with turkey stew soon. 😋

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teabagwoman Thu 26-Dec-24 19:23:29

Just want to say thank you for all your advice. My beef casserole and dumplings was a triumph!

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teabagwoman Thu 26-Dec-24 20:19:38

Were a triumph!! Really my grammar is going to pot.

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Primrose53 Thu 26-Dec-24 22:56:34

teabagwoman

Just want to say thank you for all your advice. My beef casserole and dumplings was a triumph!

Fantastic! 👏👏👏

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Floradora9 Fri 27-Dec-24 21:30:46

flappergirl

We used to call them "dough boys" years ago. Is this just a West Country thing?

My mother was Scottish and tht is what she called them .

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