what do i need to make dumplings?

[FairyTaleinNewYork]

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I always use the ready mix stuff and then you just add water

well i am hoping to make stew and dumplings tomorrow, and am just doing my tesco order.

either a dumpling mix
or suet and self raising flour

I use suet, which can be bought in the supermarket and mix it with flour (the instructions will tell you quantities) and water. Then pop them ontop of the stew about 45 minutes before the end. Scrummy yummy!

right, i'll add suet to my order and pray it turns up lol. thnaks.

I normally do my stew in our "little" slow cooker.... we have a few people coming to stay for a few days so i am going to do the stew in a saucepan but I am embarrised to say I don't know how long to cook it for How long do you cook yours for FTNY?

Self raising flour, fat (marge/butter), salt, pepper, thyme and water.
The ratio should be half the fat to the quantity of flour.
Mix all ingredients to make breadcrumb consistency, then add a drop of water at a time and work it until you have a pastry like dough. Mould into small balls and drop them into the top of the casserole/stew. Make sure there is enough liquid in the pot as they tend to soak up some of the liquid. Simmer for about 15 minutes (depending on size). You can always fish one out and break it open to see if it's completely fluffy and cooked. I use 25% wholemeal flour which makes them more substantial.

mines going in the low cook. do you have an oven proof casserole dish? about 4hours on low i think. (gas mark 1 0r 2) its been a while since i've done a stew or casserole . i am trying to cut back on things and have laods of frozen meat, so this week will be making lots of meaty dishes.

Suet, Self raising, herbs, seasoning and water - mix as per suet packet tells you. Biggest tip is not to over mix/overwork your mixture it should still look quite rough when you put it into you stew or casserole. overmix and they'll be heavy. yummy yummy yummy

I make stew and dumplings in the slow cooker and just put the dumplings in from the beginning. I also use vegetable suet as opposed to beef suet and it is yummy.