Caramel Dumplings
Dumplings:
1 1/4 cup self-rising flour*
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups water
Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for accompaniment
In mixing bowl cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in sugar, milk and
vanilla;
Mix well. Set aside. Combine all ingredients for sauce in a large saucepan.
Bring
To a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Drop
Tablespoonfuls of dumpling dough into simmering sauce. Cover and simmer for
20 minutes.
Serve warm with sweetened whipped cream or ice cream.
* Or substitute 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking
Powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.