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Default Lighten these dumplings?

On 9 Jul 2008 15:39:55 GMT, Ken > wrote:

>A family dumpling recipe goes:
>
>3/4 C flour
>1 egg
>1 1/2 tsp oil
>1/4 C milk
>1 tsp salt
>Garlic powder if you like it. (my addition)
>
>Mix and spoon in small portions into boiling water. Cover (watch out - it
>boils over! try to leave a big gap between lid and pot). Simmer 15
>minutes.
>
>Problem is, these come out somewhat chewy sometimes. Anyone know anything
>I could change to make them a little bit lighter and airier?
>
>TIA.
>

Why are you boiling them?



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