Collard Greens with Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• ½ cup well-shaken buttermilk
• ¼ teaspoon fine salt
• ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• For the dumplings::
• + 9 more ingredients
• • 2 pounds collard greens, tough stems removed, washed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 dried chipotle chiles
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
  • 8 ounces bacon, medium dice
  • For the collard greens::

For the collard greens: Place bacon in a 10-inch Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a tightfitting lid over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate and discard all but 3 table...

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