*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                      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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