Dill cornmeal dumplings

 
                          DILL CORNMEAL DUMPLINGS
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads                           Soups/stews
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/4   c            Flour -- all-purpose
      1/3   c            Yellow cornmeal
    1       tb           Dill -- finely chopped
    2 1/2   ts           Baking powder
      1/2   ts           Salt
    3       tb           Vegetable shortening -- chilld
    1       c            Milk
 
   In a medium bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.
   With 2 knives or your fingers, cut in the shortening
   until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the
   milk, stirring with a fork, just until the mixture
   holds together.
   
   With a large spoon, drop dumpling batter in 8
   spoonfuls over the stew. Simmer over medium-low heat,
   covered, about 16 minutes, or until the dumplings are
   done.
  
 
 
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