Dumplings II

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large egg -- beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter -- melted
• 3/4 to 1 cup whole millk
• snipped fresh parsley -- optional

Preparation

Step 1

FOR DUMPLINGS, combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in egg, butter and enough milk to make a moist stiff batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls into soup. Cover and cook without lifting the lid for 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.