Herbed Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
3. 3
   Stir in the parsley, chives and pepper.
4. 4
   Beat the egg and stir in three tablespoons of milk.
5. 5
   Using a fork, lightly mix the egg mixture into the flour, just until all the ingredients are moistened and hold together to form a soft doughy batter.
6. 6
   Shape the batter into rounds and drop them into simmering stock or water.
7. 7
   Allow them to cook for 10 minutes.