APPLE DUMPLINGS (GERALDINE'S)

By melinda1966

ALMOST BETTER THAN WHAT YOU GET AT THE FAIR.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 CUPS FLOUR
• 4 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 3/4 TSP SALT
• 1/2 CUP SHORTENING
• 3/4 CUP MILK
• SYRUP;
• 2 CUP SUGAR
• 1 TSP CINNAMON
• 1/4 TSP NUTMEG
• 2 CUP WATER
• 2 TBL BUTTER

Preparation

Step 1

MIX FLUR AND BAKING POWDER AND SALT TOGETHER, ADD TO THE SHORTENING USING PASTRY BLENDER WORK THE MIXTURE UNTIL FORMS PEA SIZE PIECES.
ADD MILK AND BLEND TOGETHER UNTIL FORMS A BALL PINCH OFF PIECES OF DOUGH LARGE ENOUGH TO FORM INTO A CIRCLE AND PUT 2-3 PIECES OF APPLE IN, AND COVER WITH DOUGH.
PUT IN BAKING DISH AND BAKE AND POUR SYRUP OVER AND BAKE 325 FOR 30 MINUTES. SERVE HOT.





SYRUP;

PUT INGREDIENTS IN PAN AND HEAT UNTIL BUTTER MELTS SET ASIDE