Strawberry Dumplings

From an

1897

cook book

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3 c. Flour

1 heaping tsp. Baking Powder

1/4 tsp. Salt

2 Tbsp. Butter

sufficient Milk, ~ (to form a soft dough)

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Mix together the Flour, Baking Powder, and Milk.

Rub in the Butter and wet up with the Salt.

Roll out about 1/2 inch thick and

cut into 4 inch squares.

In the centre of each, place 3 or 4 large Berries,

then gather up the paste around them.

Set on a greased tin and steam for 25 minutes.

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Dumplings should be eaten with a Strawberry Sauce.

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2 Tbsp. Butter

1 c. Powdered Sugar

a few drops Lemon Juice

1 (shy) c. Berries

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Prepare by beating together the first 4 ingredients.

Then stirring in the Berries.

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