Microwave Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chicken stock or broth
1 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 c. milk

Preparation

Put broth
in
1 1/2 quart casserole.
Microwave 6 to 8 minutes
on
High until boiling.
Measure flour, baking powder and salt
into mixture bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture looks like corn meal.
Add milk until mixture is moistened but not smooth.
Drop
into broth by teaspoonfuls.\tDo not cover. Cook 6 minutes on High.
Cover.
Cook 5 minutes on High until dumplings are
firm.\tThis makes a gravy.
For thinner gravy, add more broth.