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Potato Dumplings

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Yield: 8 - 10 dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups Instant Mashed Idaho Potatoes (dry flakes)
• 1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 5 cups simmering salted water

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl combine water, salt, milk and butter. Gently stir in potatoes just to moisten; let sit for 1 minute. In a separate bowl mix together biscuit mix, baking powder and egg. Add to potato mixture; blend well. Roll into walnut size balls. Drop into 5 cups of simmering salted water. When batter floats cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
   
   Variations: Use in beef and chicken stews or broths. Add fruit to dough and top with vanilla or lemon sauce.