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Dumplings and slow cookers

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BlackCatBert · 10/10/2006 17:07

So - here I am experimenting with my new slow cooker... Beef Stew. Been cooking since 8.30 this morning(!)

I realise that dumplings will probably not work. Has anyone ever tried. I am guessing however that even if you can cook them in there, they won't be those nice crusty topped ones I love so much, and although I could decant and cook in the oven, it kinda defeats the object eh?

Ah well - anyone with any dumpling experience to share, please do...

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BlackCatBert · 10/10/2006 18:19

Yes, well I know it's a dull question.

But anyone? (I know there's LOTS of you slow cooker-ey type people out there...)

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mummyscaryhouseonthehill · 10/10/2006 18:27

Bung them in about 20 mins before you are ready to serve up and they should fluff up nicely mine allways do.

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chubbleigh · 10/10/2006 18:44

Does your slow cooker not have a high setting. As long as stew is just about simmering I don't see why dumplings wouldn't work.

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BlackCatBert · 10/10/2006 21:02

Oh OK! Just a slow-cooker virgin

But the stew I made today was LOVELY...

OK - dumpling experiment for next time - I guess I will just miss the crunchy oven baked tops, but hey...

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Blossomhill · 10/10/2006 21:08

I always put dumplings in slow cooker and they are fine, lovely!

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mummylin2495 · 10/10/2006 22:10

i too put my dumplings in bout 20 mins before you want to eat.if you have a slow cooker with a lid you an actually watch them growing !!But these are homemade im not sure about the mixes you can get.

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Bozza · 11/10/2006 10:28

My slowcooker will also go on the stove top. So I just transfer it there 20 mins beforehand and add the dumplings.