Buttermilk Dumplings In Maple Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chilled butter, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups maple syrup
None None vanilla ice cream, to serve

Preparation

In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, soda and nutmeg together. Cut in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Make a well in the center and, using a fork, lightly mix in buttermilk, to form a wet dough.
To make syrup, bring 3 cups water and syrup to a boil over medium heat, stirring until combined. Reduce heat to low.
Use 2 spoons to form rounded balls of dough and gently lower into simmering syrup. Cook, covered, for 15-20 mins. Serve dumplings in syrup, topped with ice cream.