Name: Easy 20-Minute Gluten Free Dumplings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Gluten free all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon Dried parsley; dash Ground nutmeg; 1/2 teapsoon real salt; 2/3 cup milk; 4 tablespoons softened butter; 1 egg

These warm gluten free dumplings are soft, fluffy, and made in under 20 minutes. This makes an easy gluten free comfort meal that the whole family can enjoy.

A gluten-free lifestyle does not mean you have to miss out on classic recipes like chicken and dumplings. In fact, you won't even be able to tell this recipe is gluten-free. It's the perfect comfort food that tastes just like the real deal.

Why you'll love this dumpling recipe

Only six ingredients- This recipe is made with King Arthur GF flour for perfectly light and fluffy dumplings. You don't have to worry about fancy GF flours or complicated ingredients with these easy mixes. Find them at your local grocery store on your next shopping trip.
They're light & fluffy- These little dough pillows are soft and taste just like regular dumplings.
Great addition to soup- I love serving these with our chicken noodle soup or gluten free chicken and dumplings. Both of which are gluten-free!
So fast!- These only take 20 minutes to make so they are the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.

Gluten Free Dumplings cooked in a pot and a serving in a white bowl

Ingredients

Baking mix - King Arthur's gluten free flour blend is my go-to mix for these dumplings. This way, you don't have to buy tons of different ingredients like xanthan gum, tapioca starch, or potato starch.
Spices - Thyme, fresh parsley flakes, and nutmeg are staples for this recipe but feel free to add more spices if desired.
Milk - Any milk will yield best results but you can even use dairy free!
Baking Powder - This lifts the dumplings
Butter - This gives it flavor and the fat needed to make them great!
Egg - This binds the dumplings making them easy to shape

Let's make some dumplings!

Gluten Free Dumplings step by step instructions with dough in bowl — Since there are only a few ingredients, it is really easy to mix these together. The key is not to overmix...

Pro tip: You can cook your homemade dumplings in chicken broth, beef stock, vegetable broth, or any other type of soup base instead of water for more flavor.

Tips for success

Salt your soup base - Similar to pasta water, you should salt the broth or soup mix before dropping your dumplings in. This will give them a better flavor!
Don't over mix the dough - For light and fluffy dumplings, do not overwork the dumpling dough. Stir until you don't see anymore dry flour but no further. There may be lumps in the dough but that's okay.
Use an ice cream scoop - When measuring the dumpling batter, use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop as this will ensure that all your dumplings are the same size. I recommend a medium or large scoop.
Add to hot soup- Add dumplings to boiling water or hot soup mix! They will not cook correctly if you add them to cold water. You also want to make sure there is room in the pot as well. The dumplings should barely touch while cooking.

Pro Tip: Uncooked dumplings will sink while cooked dumplings will float. This is an easy way to make sure dumplings are cooked or not. But if you're hesitant, you can cut one open to be certain.

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Easy 20-Minute Gluten Free Dumplings

5 from 5 votes

These warm gluten free dumplings are soft, fluffy, and made in under 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite chicken noodle soup or gluten free chicken and dumplings for an easy gluten free comfort meal that the whole family can enjoy.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: dumplings, gluten-free

Servings: servings

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Ingredients

Instructions

Combine ingredients into a large bowl
Lightly mix combined (DON'T OVERMIX)
Using a medium cookie scoop, form dumplings then drop into boiling soup
Simmer on low until dough is cooked through, about 15 minutes

Notes

Tips:

Salt your soup base - Similar to pasta water, you should salt the water or soup mix before dropping your dumplings in. This will give them a better flavor!
Don't over mix the dough - For light and fluffy dumplings, do not overwork the dumpling dough. Stir until you don't see anymore dry flour but no further. There may be lumps in the dough but that's okay.
Use an ice cream scoop - When measuring the dumpling batter, use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to put into the water.

Storage

Refrigeration - Feel free to make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate for 2-3 days. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. I do not recommend storing after the dumplings have been cooked.

Freezing - Similar to refrigerating, you can freeze the dough in an airtight container or in plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Simply thaw and cook as directed when you're ready to serve. Do not freeze gluten free dumplings after you've cooked them.