Plain Suet Dumplings:: 2 oz self-raising flour 1 oz shredded suet Salt and black pepper 6-8 tbsp cold water – to mix Mix the flour and shredded suet in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and add enough cold water (6-8 tablespoonfuls) to make smooth dough Place the dough on a lightly floured board lightly knead, divide into 6 dumplings, shape and put them on to the soup, casserole or stock, return the lid and allow them to simmer for around 20 to 25 minutes. Do not overwork the … [Read more...]
Yorkshire Dumplings & Stew
July 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
This is not a recipe for Southern Spain in June, it is simply far too hot, but I do enjoy the odd meal of my favourite “comfort food”, which is usually similar to the dinners cooked by my mother. 50 grams of self raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder A little freshly ground black pepper 25 grams of vegetable suet 1 tsp of mixed dried herbs (I prefer plain dumplings, so this is optional) Very cold water Sift the flour, baking powder and black pepper into a baking large bowl, add the … [Read more...]