Delaware Slippery Dumplings

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This is from the lord & hamilton seaside inn at rehoboth beach, delaware. i ran across it in the american country inn and bed & breakfast cookbook" while looking for regional specialties to try."

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Steps

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In a large bowl combine the flour , baking powder and salt.

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Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture forms fine crumbs.

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Stir in enough hot water to make a firm but manageable dough.

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In a 4-quart saucepan , heat the broth to boiling.

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Add the butter.

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Let the butter melt and float to the top of the broth.

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On a floured board , roll out the dough to 1 / 16 inch thickness.

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Cut into 2 inch squares.

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Drop the dumplings one at a time into the boiling broth.

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Reheat the broth to boiling over high heat.

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Reduce the heat to medium and cook dumplings uncovered until tender , about 15 minutes.

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Spoon the dumplings into a serving dish with some of the cooking liquied and serve.

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Can be added to a variety of soups and broths.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, hot water, chicken broth, butter