Grand Peres (Quebec Style Maple Syrup Dumplings)

The term is French for grandfather. These rich dumplings are perfect for syrup.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups maple syrup (do not use imitation syrup)
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
• 3⁄4 cup milk

Directions

1. Bring syrup and water to a boil in a 6 qt Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. While the syrup/water is rising to a boil, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Grate butter on large holes of a box grater into flour and toss to coat. Add milk and stir with a fork until dough forms.
4. When syrup mixture reaches a boil, use a spoon to drop large clumps of dough into syrup.
5. Cover pot and simmer until dumplings are cooked through (10-15 minutes). Spoon dumplings and sauce into 6 bowls and serve.