Tomato Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, cut up
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley