Jam Dumplings
This is a yummy little treat for the kiddies. When I'm low on money and the kids want a dessert I whip up this wonderful southern treat.
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INGREDIENTS
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- 2cups all-purpose flour
- 1teaspoon salt
- 2 1⁄2teaspoons baking powder
- 3tablespoons shortening
- 3⁄4 - 1cup milk
Sauce
- 2cups jam or 2 cups preserves, any flavor
- 3cups water
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DIRECTIONS
- For dumplings: Stir all dry ingredients together; cut in shorting until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in enough milk to make dough soft.
- For syrup: Make syrup of the jam by adding jam and water in a large pot. When syrup in melted down and comes to a boil, reduce heat and drop biscuit dough on top by the teaspoonful.
- Cover at once; simmer for 12 minutes. Remove dumplings and arrange in a deep serving dish. Pour remaining syrup around dumplings and serve hot.
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