Delaware Slippery Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture forms fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in enough hot water to make a firm but manageable dough.
4. 4
   In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the broth to boiling.
5. 5
   Add the butter; let the butter melt and float to the top of the broth.
6. 6
   On a floured board, roll out the dough to 1/16 inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut into 2 inch squares.
8. 8
   Drop the dumplings one at a time into the boiling broth.
9. 9
   Reheat the broth to boiling over high heat.
10. 10
    Reduce the heat to medium and cook dumplings uncovered until tender, about 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Spoon the dumplings into a serving dish with some of the cooking liquied and serve.
12. 12
    Can be added to a variety of soups and broths.