Basic Dumplings

Name: Basic Dumplings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour, all-purpose plus more for dusting; 3/4 cup mixed herbs and celery leaves, freshly and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 5 tablespoons butter, unsalted cold and cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk cold

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 cups flour, all-purpose plus more for dusting
3/4 cup mixed herbs and celery leaves, freshly and finely chopped
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground
5 tablespoons butter, unsalted cold and cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
1 1/2 cups buttermilk cold

Directions

1

Mix together the flour, herb mixture, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
2

Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until crumble.
3

Add the olive oil and buttermilk, stir until well blended.
4

Turn out onto a floured piece of parchment paper.
5

Pat into a 3/4 inch to 1-inch thick rectangle.
6

Cut the dough into rough 2-inch squares with a large knife.
7

Cover with plastic wrap.