Fruit Dumplings

Name: Fruit Dumplings
Ingredients: 2 c. pastry flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 6 Tbsp. shortening; 2 c. chopped or sliced fruit; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 c. milk

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. pastry flour
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. chopped or sliced fruit
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg yolk
1/2 c. milk

Directions

1

Sift dry ingredients; add shortening and mix lightly with fork.
2

Add egg yolk to milk; add to dry mixture to make soft dough.
3

Roll half the dough 1/4-inch thick; cut into quarters. Fit each into muffin pan.
4

Fill with fruit; sweeten to taste. Pinch edges together on top.
5

Repeat with remaining dough.
6

Bake in hot oven at 425° for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375° and bake 15 minutes longer.
7

Apples, peaches, strawberries or rhubarb may be used.
8

Makes 8 dumplings.