Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together dry ingredients; cut in shortening.
2. 2
   Stir in milk only until blended.
3. 3
   Drop by spoonfuls onto chicken or meat in boiling meat stock.
4. 4
   Cook 10 minutes with kettle uncovered and 10 minutes tightly covered.
5. 5
   Remove dumplings and meat to hot platter.
6. 6
   Keep hot while making gravy.
7. 7
   Pour part of gravy around them.
8. 8
   Serve the remainder separately.
9. 9
   My family's favorite.