Butter Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cold butter
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley
• butter

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender till mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.

3. 3

   Add the egg, milk and parsley.

4. 4

   Blend lightly, don't overmix.

5. 5

   Drop by approximately 6 tblsful on top of the simmering liquid.

6. 6

   Cover tightly and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.do not lift the cover during the cooking process.

7. 7

   Serve in bowls, topped with butter.