Easy drop dumplings for stew

 
                        Easy Drop Dumplings for Stew
 
 Recipe By     : Mother-S.E. Barton
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Dumplings
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      cup           flour -- well sifted
    1 1/2  teaspoons     baking powder
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1      tablespoon    vegetable shortening
      1/2  cup           milk
 
 Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until 
 mixture is of corn meal consistency. Add milk; mix lightly until soft 
 dough is formed. Drop from teaspoon into boiling stew. Cover tightly; 
 cook without removing cover for 12 minutes.
 
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