Dane Dumplings

From the Behrendsen family. These are fluffy and really different from heavy floury dumplings.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 1 soup recipe

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
•  salt
• 6  eggs

Directions

1. In heavy saucepan, heat butter and water over med-low heat until butter melts.
2. Remove from heat and stir in flour.
3. Return to med-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and cool.
5. Add the eggs, 3 at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in a dash of salt.
7. Drop dumplings into boiling soup.
8. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes with lid off.