Grape Dumplings

An Eastern Shawnee recipe handed down for many generations

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 36 pieces

Ingredients

• 2  quarts  grape juice
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  cups flour
• 4  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup butter

Directions

1. Heat juice and 1/4 c sugar to boiling.Stir and let simmer while mixing dumplings.Sift and mix dry ingred.Work in the butter to crumbles.
2. Slowly add milk.
3. Roll onto floured surface and roll to 1/2 inch widths,cut into 1 inch pieces.
4. Drop into simmering juice,cover and let steam til tender.