Dumplings(Perfect Accompaniment For Chicken Or Beef Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour*
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. milk
3/4 c. minced onion
1 1/2 c. chopped celery (stalks and leaves)
1 c. butter or margarine
9 c. soft bread cubes
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. crushed sage leaves
1 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In large skillet, cook and stir onion and celery in butter until onion is tender.
Stir in about 1/3 of the bread cubes. Turn into deep bowl.
Add remaining ingredients and toss.
Stuff turkey just before roasting.
Makes 9 cups (enough for 12-pound turkey).