Biscuit Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c.milk

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cut in shortening with 2 knives, a fork or pastry blender.
Add milk, using more if necessary to make a soft dough.
Pat out to 1/2-inch thick and cut into 1-inch squares.
Drop into boiling chicken or beef stock.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Serves 6.