French-Style Fennel Dumplings
A hearty French-inspired dish featuring fennel and homemade dumplings. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 large bulb, thinly sliced fennel
- ●2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup warm water
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●4 tbsp zesty butter
- ●1 cup ukrainian sour cream
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
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2. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
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3. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle.
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4. Heat 2 tbsp of zesty butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 dumplings and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
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5. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
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6. In a separate saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of zesty butter over medium heat. Add sliced fennel and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
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7. Stir in ukrainian sour cream and chopped parsley. Season with black pepper to taste.
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8. Serve the fennel sauce over the cooked dumplings.