Dumplings In Canadian Maple Syrup

---

A very canadian recipe using pure canadian maple syrup #1 light. Do not use imitation maple syrup. this recipe came from one of canadas main producers/suppliers of maple syrup in quebec canada.

---

Steps

---

In a bowl , sift flour , measure and re-sift with baking powder and salt.

---

Add shortening and mix well until shortening is fine.

---

Add milk , blend.

---

Dough will be quite firm.

---

Heat 2 cups of maple syrup in a frying pan.

---

Bring to a boil over medium to high heat.

---

Lower heat so that the syrup is not boiling and drop spoonfuls of dough into the syrup.

---

Cover and poach for 12 to 15 minutes , making sure syrup is not boiling.

---

Serve hot with remaining maple syrup.

---

Ingredients

---

flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk, light maple syrup