Shortcake Dumplings in Maple syrup

By Cinder12

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c Maple Syrup
• 1 3/4 c Water
• 2 c Flour
• 2 tb Sugar
• 4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/3 tsp Salt
• 1/3 c Butter
• 1 c Milk

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the maple syrup and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in the butter until mixture is coarse. Pour milk into the centre of the mixture. Rapidly mix the dough with a fork until it just pulls together. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the boiling syrup, spacing evenly. Cover and let simmer over medium heat for 15 mins. Serve immediately.