Pumpkin dumplings

By á-1292

Ingredients

• 1 c canned pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 1 t salt
• 1/4 t nutmeg
• 1/4 t baking powder
• 1 c flour
• 6 T butter
• 1 c parm

Preparation

Step 1

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Whisk pumpkin, egg, salt, nutmeg and baking powder in a large bowl to blend. Mix in flour - dough will be soft. Dip 1/2 t measuring spoon into boiling water to moisten. Scoop up generous 1/2 t of dough and return spoon to water, allowing dough to drop. Working in batches, repeat. Boil dumplings until cooked through, about 10 mins. Using slotted sppon, transfer to colander and drain.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings. Saute until beginning to brown, about 8 mins. Transfer dumplings to bowl. Sprinkle with parm.