Herbed Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Stir flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl to blend.
2. 2
   Add 2 tablespoons butter.
3. 3
   Using fingertips, rub butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Add parsley and thyme.
5. 5
   Gradually add milk, mixing until dough comes together.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface, press out dough to 6-inch square.
7. 7
   Cut dough into 24 pieces.
8. 8
   Bring 1 inch of water to boil in large saucepan.
9. 9
   Butter vegetable steamer rack; place rack in pan.
10. 10
    Arrange dumplings in single layer on rack.
11. 11
    Cover pan; steam dumplings until doubled in size and cooked through, about 14 minutes.
12. 12
    Using tongs, transfer dumplings to bowl.
13. 13
    Drizzle with melted butter and serve.