The original Bisquick Dumpling recipes and directions from the box. Dumplings: Mix 2 cups Bisquick and ⅔ cup milk until soft dough forms. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto stew (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer. Depending on where you live, you may need to add more liquid.
This can’t get any simpler! In a bowl, stir together the Bisquick mix and milk until you form a soft dough. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your stew or chicken/beef and dumplings. With the pot uncovered, cook the dumplings for 10 minutes over low heat. Cover the pot and cook for another 10 minutes. If the soup gets too thick, just add more liquid.
Drop your dough by the spoonful into your pot of chicken and dumplings or other stews and soups. Leave the pot uncovered and allow your dumplings to cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Avoid stirring during this step. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and allow your dumplings to cook for 10 more minutes.
I've been making Bisquick dumplings for 50 years and they are still good. Check your box for expiration date, don't mix a lot before dropping the dough by spoonfuls on top of whatever is boiling in the pot. We put them on top of sauerkraut and pork for New Years Day (old custom). I also make the recipe for biscuits for strawberry shortcakes.