Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour, sifted
1 egg, beaten or equivalent egg substitute
3/4 to 1 c. water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
boiling water

Preparation

In large, deep bowl sift flour.
In small bowl beat egg.
Add egg mixture to flour, then enough water to make a soft dough. Beat dough mixture with a wooden spoon.
Cut small piece out of the dough with a tablespoon.
Working in batches, drop dough pieces into boiling water.
When cooked, dumplings will rise to top.
Drain cooked dumplings in a colander.
Rinse with water and transfer to separate bowl.
Gently toss with oil.
Makes about 50 (1-inch diameter) dumplings.
Serve with soup.