A pot of Southern-style dumplings simmering in rich chicken broth, with soft dough pieces floating among shredded chicken.
13, May 2025
How To Make Southern Dumplings

How To Make Southern Dumplings

Soft, Fluffy, and Perfect for Stews—These Southern-Style Dumplings Are a Comfort Food Classic!

Nothing says down-home comfort like a bowl of hearty stew or chicken and dumplings. These Southern Dumplings are made from scratch with just three ingredients and come out irresistibly soft and tender every time. Whether you’re pairing them with a pot of chicken soup or simmering them in a rich broth, these dumplings are the soul-warming touch your meal needs.


What You’ll Need (Makes about 10–12 dumplings):

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • ¼ cup shortening or lard
  • ¾ cup boiling water

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