"Old Fashioned" Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Put about a quart of water in a deep 2-quart pot.
2. 2
   Put flour and salt in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat egg well and add to flour with water or milk; beat well.
4. 4
   Add croutons to batter and mix well so bread is incorporated.
5. 5
   Drop in boiling water by tablespoon and stir carefully so dumplings rise to surface.
6. 6
   Tightly cover and boil 20 minutes.
7. 7
   When this starts boiling again, turn down flame to boiling over as the steam is important.