Dumplings

Dumplings
from Betty Crocker Cookbook

3 T shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. salt
3/4 cup milk

Cut shortening into flour, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in milk. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto hot meat or vegetables in boiling stew (do not drop directly into liquid). Cook uncovered 10 minutes. Cover and cook about 10 minutes longer.
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