Molasses Dumplings

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Molasses Dumplings

Recipe By : Heritage Cookbook
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dumplings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

Combine the molasses, lemon rind, lemon juice, butter and 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.



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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.