Egg Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. self-rising flour
1 Tbsp. shortening or butter
1 egg

Preparation

Sift and measure the flour.
Cut the butter into the flour. Break the egg into a measuring cup, then add enough water to come up to the 3/4 cup line.
Add to the flour; mix lightly with a fork. Drop by tablespoonfuls over boiling meat and broth or into well-greased steamer placed over boiling water.
Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until dumplings are tender.