[This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on any sales at no extra cost to you. It’s an easy way to show support if you find this helpful. You can also visit my Amazon storefront to see more of my favorite products.]

(No Baking Powder Required)

Some of the coziest meals don’t start with a plan — they start with what’s already in the kitchen.

These rustic flat dumplings are the kind my grandmother would have made without measuring twice or checking labels. No baking powder, no fancy steps, no stress. Just a simple dough rolled thin, dropped into a gently simmering pot, and left to do its quiet, comforting work.

They’re tender, satisfying, and perfect for stews that require something hearty but unfussy.

---

---

Why These Dumplings Work So Well

• No baking powder or special ingredients
• Made with pantry staples
• Old-fashioned and forgiving
• Perfect for pot pie–style stews
• Easy to scale up or down

If you’ve ever found yourself mid-cook realizing you’re missing “one thing,” this recipe has your back.

---

Recommended: Tempered glass cutting boards (set of 2)

---

Rustic Flat Dumpling Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon oil or melted butter
• About ½ cup water or broth (add gradually)

Note: You may want to add some herbs and spices for extra flavor.

---

How to Make Flat Dumplings

1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Add the oil or melted butter.
3. Stir in water or broth a little at a time until a soft, workable dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
5. Roll or pat it thin — about ⅛ to ¼ inch thick.
6. Cut into strips or small squares.

---

Recommended: Tempered glass cutting boards (set of 2)

---

How to Cook Them in Stew

1. Bring your stew to a gentle simmer (not a hard boil).
2. Drop the dumplings in one at a time, stirring gently so they don’t stick.
3. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, until tender.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

They’ll soak up the flavor of whatever you’re cooking — beef stew, ham stew, vegetable stew — and turn it into something deeply comforting.

Note: Cooking times will be longer if using a slow cooker, and/or thicker dough pieces. They are fully cooked when you can no longer taste the raw flour. 

---

Tips for the Best Texture

• Keep the simmer gentle for tender dumplings
• Roll thinner for noodle-like dumplings
• Roll thicker for a more hearty bite
• Use broth instead of water for extra flavor

---

---

A Cozy Note

This is the kind of recipe that doesn’t need perfection. It’s meant to be made on quiet evenings, when the kitchen is warm and the rest of the world can wait.

If you enjoy simple, comforting recipes like this — the kind that fit into real life — consider subscribing to this blog. Thanks for reading! 💖

• Kae's Amazon storefront
• Kae Audhild vlogs on YouTube
• Kae's Facebook page
• Kae's main Instagram profile
• Kae's Threads profile
• Kae's Pinterest profile
• Join Kae on Atmosfy!