Apple Dumplings

Directions

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   Make a syrup of the sugar, water and cinnamon. Add the butter.
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   Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together.
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   Cut in the shortening.
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   Add the milk; stir until moistened.
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   Roll dough 1/4-inch
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   thick;
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   cut
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   into
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   5-inch squares.
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    Arrange 4 pieces
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    of apple
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    on each piece of dough; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter.
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    Fold corners to center; pinch edges
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    together. Place,
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    1
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    inch
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    apart,
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    on a greased baking dish. Pour
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    over the
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    mixture
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    of sugar, water, cinnamon and butter (which
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    has been brought to a boil).
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    Bake at 375° for 35 minutes, or until apples are done.