DUMPLINGS

Yield 12

Ingredients:

FLOUR, WHEAT, ALL PURPOSE	3-cups
MILK, NONFAT, DRY	2-Tbsp.
BAKING POWDER	2-Tbsp
SALT	1-tsp
SHORTENING	4-Tbsp
WATER	¾-cup

 Method:

1. Sift together flour, milk, baking powder, and salt into mixer bowl.
2. Blend shortening at low speed into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. Add water; mix at low speed only enough to form soft dough.    
4. Place dough on lightly floured board.  Knead lightly 1 minute or until dough is smooth.   
5. Roll or pat out to a uniform thickness of 1/2-inch.
6. Cut with 2-1/2-inch floured biscuit cutter. 
7. Drop dough on top of simmering stew or into shallow simmering stock. 
8. Cover; cook 15 minutes. DO NOT remove cover during cooking time.

Notes

1. Shallow simmering stock should not be more than 1 inch in depth.