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A pot of homemade tomato dumplings bubbling in a rich, savory tomato sauce.

Homemade Tomato Dumplings

A rare, comforting family heirloom recipe featuring hand-crushed whole tomatoes and tender biscuit dumplings.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cans of whole tomatoes
  • Salt to taste
  • ~2 tablespoons butter
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Water to thin if needed
  • 2 cans of biscuits
  • Flour for rolling out biscuits

Instructions
 

  • Crush the whole tomatoes between your hands into a pot.
  • Add salt, butter, and a pinch of sugar. Thin with water if needed and bring to a boil.
  • Roll out your biscuits on a floured surface and slice into rough squares.
  • Drop the biscuit pieces individually into the boiling sauce. They will rise to the top when done.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

A cherished family recipe that is wonderful for cold evenings.