Butter Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 large egg, beaten
6 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon finely minced parsley
butter

Preparation

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender till mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
Add the egg, milk and parsley.
Blend lightly, don't overmix.
Drop by approximately 6 tblsful on top of the simmering liquid.
Cover tightly and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.do not lift the cover during the cooking process.
Serve in bowls, topped with butter.