Dumplings

Ingredients

3 T. shortening

1 ½ c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

¾ tsp. salt

¾ c. milk

Cheese: Add 1/4 c. shredded sharp cheese to the dry ingredients

Herb: Add ½ tsp. herbs (sage, celery seed, dried thyme) to the dry ingredients.

Parsley: Add 3 T. snipped parsley or chives to the dry ingredients.

Preparation

Cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in milk. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto hot meat or vegetables in boiling stew. Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook about 10 min. longer. 8-10 Dumplings

Note: I usually double this recipe.