Instructions
2 cups sifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 cups sugar, divided
2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons butter
In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, baking powder, milk and melted butter. Mix quickly until all flour is moistened. Set aside. In a large skillet on medium heat, slowly cook and brown 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly until golden brown. Slowly add remaining sugar, water, vanilla and butter, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a full boil. Drop in batter a spoonful at a time. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until dumplings are done.
