Apple Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2. 2
   Work in shortening with fingers.
3. 3
   Add milk gradually.
4. 4
   Roll out dough on floured board.
5. 5
   Cut into squares and place pared and quartered apples on each.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with cinnamon.
7. 7
   Pinch edges of dough together to form dumplings.
8. 8
   Place in baking dish.
9. 9
   Cover all with syrup made from sugar, water and butter simmered together.
10. 10
    Bake for 30 minutes in moderate 350° oven.
11. 11
    Baste dumplings during baking.