Rich drop dumplings for stew or as a pie topping.

Steps

1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Cut in margarine with knives or work with fingertips.
3. Add milk to make a soft dough.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough on hot stew mixture, allowing space for dough to rise. Cover pot tightly and boil for 15 minutes. Serve hot with stew.

Notes

• Dumplings may be used to replace top crust on a pot pie or meat pie. Place dollops of batter on pie and bake in the oven 25 mins at 400°F.
• Variations: Add chopped parsley and onion, grated carrot and herbs, or grated cheese and parsley to dry ingredients.