WASH DAY DESSERT
1 qt. (or pt.) of "home-canned" fruit: cherries, berries, or sliced fruit
(I remember blackberries were great)
1 c. boiling water
DUMPLING BATTER:
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter, melted
(Quoting directly from old time recipe when Monday's wash day left not
time for fancy desserts - on the farm.)
Into a large basin with tight-fitting cover, empty the fruit. Add 1 cup
boiling water and heat to a boil. Drop dumplings by spoonsful on fruit, cover,
cook gently 20 minutes.
DUMPLING BATTER: Sift flour with baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat
smooth with milk and melted butter. Feel free to substitute modern version. It
is really good!
marilyn
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