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gluten free dumplings

Gluten-Free Dumplings

Soft, fluffy gluten-free dumplings made with chilled lard or vegetable shortening, perfect for topping stews or casseroles. Light, flavorful, and easy to customize with herbs and seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 dumblings
Course: Dumplings, Gluten-Free Recipes
Cuisine: british
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 200 g gluten-free self-raising flour or plain gluten-free flour with 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper optional
  • 100 g chilled lard or vegetable shortening as a suet substitute
  • 8 –10 dessert spoons cold water
  • 1 tsp dried herbs optional; thyme, rosemary, or parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 coarse grater
  • 1 sieve
  • Greaseproof paper
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Lard or Shortening:
  2. Wrap the lard or vegetable shortening in greaseproof paper and freeze for 30 minutes.
  3. Grate the chilled fat into a large mixing bowl using a coarse grater.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  5. Sift flour, salt, pepper, and herbs into the bowl.
  6. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Make the Dough:
  8. Add grated lard to the flour mixture.
  9. Slowly mix in cold water (start with 8 dessert spoons) until a firm but slightly sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
  10. Shape the Dumplings:
  11. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
  12. Roll lightly into balls by hand.
  13. Cook the Dumplings:
  14. Place on top of your simmering stew or casserole about 25–30 minutes before it's done.
  15. Cover with a lid for soft dumplings or leave uncovered during the last 10 minutes for a crispier texture.

Notes

Pro Tips:
Chill the fat for light, fluffy dumplings.
Avoid overmixing to prevent dense dumplings.
Use a lid for a soft texture or leave uncovered for crispiness.
Add fresh or dried herbs for extra flavor.