Madombi: Dumplings from Botswana

A traditional International dish in the Miscellaneous classification, featuring 5 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

Original Source

Recipe Reference #53472

Ingredients

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Warm Water
1 1/4 cup
Sugar
2 tsp
Yeast
2 1/2 Tsp
All purpose flour
3 Cups
Salt
1 1/2 tsp

Preparation Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning prep work.

This recipe requires a stew to steam the dumplings on top of, at abour 180℃ or 350℉, give or take (it doesn't have to be specific, but can't be very high or very love heat). You will add the dumplings in during the last thirty minutes of your stew's cooking time, They need to steam covered, so the stew should be in a lidded pot that is oven-proof.

Mix the dumpling dough

In a measuring cup, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Leave until foamy, about 5 minutes.

To a stand mixer bowl, or a large bowl if mixing by hand, add the flour and salt. Stream in the water-yeast mixture while kneading.