Herb Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Cut shortening into flour, herb, baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
2. 2
   Stir in milk.
3. 3
   Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto stew (do not drop directly into liquid).
4. 4
   Cook uncovered 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
6. 6
   Notes: If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.