Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients well.
Cut in shortening as for pie crust until crumbly.
Add enough milk to make a stiff dough.
Roll out on well floured board, 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into squares and drop into boiling broth.
Reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes, uncovered.