*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Molasses Dumplings

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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.