Newfoundland Doughboys for Soups and Stews Recipe
Newfoundland DoughBoys are fluffy, tender dumplings that add heartiness to soups and stews, offering a delightful alternative to pasta. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these dumplings cook quickly and absorb the flavors of your dish, making every bite comforting and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or oil)
- 1 cup milk (or water)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Incorporate butter: Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to rub the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add milk and form dough: Pour in the milk and stir until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for at least 5 minutes; this step helps make the doughboys more tender.
- Prepare to cook doughboys: When your soup or stew is nearly boiling, dip a spoon into the hot liquid to prevent sticking, then drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering pot.
- Simmer and cook: Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook the doughboys for 10-12 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent mushiness.
- Test for doneness: Cut a doughboy in half to check if it is cooked through; once done, serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- If you have leftover dough, store it covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To prevent doughboys from sticking to the spoon when dropping them into the soup, always dip the spoon into the hot liquid before each spoonful.
- Do not overcook the doughboys as they become mushy quickly; a gentle simmer and covered cooking is key.
