Dumplings

[Cookie]

Okay, just how do you make dumplings? I made a pan of stew at weekend and put dumplings in just like my Mum always did and they turned out like rocks!!!! I used vegetarian suet instead of beef suet (we aren't veggies) so could the suet be the problem? I need help please.

[runnerbean]

Hi Cookie, here's how I do mine. 100 g Self raising flour, 50 grams of shredded veg suet, 1/2 tsp parsley, optional, salt and pepper to tast, cold water to mix.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Add enough cold water to make a soft dough, divide into 4-6, roll into balls, and place into stew and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. Serves 4. Let me know how they turn out.

[Cookie]

Oh thanks Runnerbean. I will use your recipe and hope they don't turn out like lead weights again. One question do you put the lid on the pan and second question do you turn them over half way through cooking?