Molasses Dumplings

Molasses Dumplings

Recipe By : Heritage Cookbook

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Dumplings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 cup usulphured molasses

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

whipped cream

1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil

5 minutes. Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and stir in enough water to make a soft dough. Spoon dough into boiling syrup and cook covered,

12 to 15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked. Serve with whipped cream.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : This is used as a dessert in our family, in the Fall. Why!? Just because it fits the cool days and cooler nights of Autumn.