Cream of Wheat Dumplings
Description: Dive into the comforting world of Cream of Wheat Dumplings with this delightful recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These dumplings are a perfect blend of creamy texture and savory flavor, making them an ideal addition to any meal.
Recipe Overview:
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 30 dumplings
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup cream of wheat
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 38.9
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 30.2mg
- Sodium: 34.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 1.5g
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing a large pot of salted water, bringing it to a simmer over medium heat.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, swiftly add the cream of wheat, stirring continuously to prevent clumps from forming.
- Allow the mixture to bubble for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- In a large mixing bowl, add one egg at a time to the cream of wheat mixture, stirring vigorously to incorporate each egg fully.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, continuing to mix until well combined.
- To prevent sticking, place a tablespoon in the boiling salted water before forming each dumpling.
- Shape each dumpling into an egg shape and gently place them into the simmering salted water.
- Cook the dumplings in batches of 30-40 at a time, ensuring they have enough space to cook evenly.
- Allow the dumplings to simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until they rise to the top of the water.
- Once cooked, remove the dumplings from the water and set them aside.
- Repeat the process until all the dumplings are cooked, making sure to replenish the water if needed.
Indulge in the creamy goodness of these Cream of Wheat Dumplings, perfect for sharing with family and friends at any gathering. Enjoy the simplicity and satisfaction of homemade dumplings that are sure to become a favorite comfort food in your kitchen.
