Prep: 10min; Cook: 20min
Makes 10 dumplings

3 tablespoons shortening 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes, if desired 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups milk

1. Cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl, using pasrtry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until medium looks like fine crumbs. Stir in milk

2. Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto hot meat or vegetables in boiling stew (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer

Substitute 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as basil, sage or thyme leaves or celery seed) for the parsley

Posted in recipes by Lisa - January 27th, 2008 |

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