Dumplings

• self-raising flour↗150g g

  plus a little extra

• melted fat↗70g g
• parsley↗small handful of

  chopped (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   While your stew simmers, prepare the dumplings. Weigh the flour into a bowl and add ½ tsp salt. Mix with the melted fat and parsley, if using. Make a well in the centre, add 3 tbsp cold water, and knead the dough, adding more water as needed until the dough is firm yet soft. Divide into eight equal pieces and roll them in a little extra flour, forming balls. Chill until needed.

2. 2

   When about 30 minutes remain for the stew, place the dumplings on top and cover. At an oven temperature of 160 °C/140 °C with convection/gas 3, bake the stew with the dumplings for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and bake another 10 minutes until they turn golden and rise.