Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
whole apples, pared, cored and pitted
nutmeg, sugar and cinnamon to taste
2 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 to 1 c. milk (or 1/2 water, 1/2 milk)
grated cheese
butter

Preparation

Mix flour, baking powder and salt; sift twice.
Work in shortening with fingertips or pastry mixer.
Add liquid gradually, mixing with knife to make a soft dough.
Toss on floured board, pat down or knead a few minutes and roll lightly 3/4-inch thick. Shape with biscuit cutter.
Roll or pat mixture until 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into 4-inch squares.
Fill fruit with sugar mixed with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Sprinkle with grated cheese or dot over with butter.
Draw 4 corners of dough together on top of fruit.
Pinch edges together.
Prick with fork and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.