Dumpling

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Not a fruit cake!!its so good! . My gran who is scottish gave me the recipe. I am the only one in the family to make it. It is really good and hearty. Comfort food.

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Steps

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Bring a large pot of water to boil mix flour , salt , baking soda , sugar , cinnamon.

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Mix in shortening until crumbs form.

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Add raisins , currants , grated apple and carrot.

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Blend well.

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Add water bit at a time until sticky dough forms.

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Use a large cloth and dip the center of it in the water and wring out excess water.

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Lightly flour this surface.

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Dump dough onto surface and gather sides leaving a bit of room for expansion.

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Tie bundle together tightly with some string or something.

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Place into boiling water and boil for a minimum of 2 hours.

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After boiled take dumpling and place into a small roaster and bake at 350 just until browned and dried a bit.

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Not long.

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After cooled , slice and serve with whipped cream , canned cream or a brown sugar sauce.

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Ingredients

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flour, suet, sugar, raisins, currants, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, apple, carrot, water