To make them, whether dropped far apart as dumpling or close together as one covering of crust, so that they will remain light after cooking and not go down like lumps of lead, it is necessary to mix the dough so soft that it must be taken up and dropped with a spoon. All that is needed is:

2 cups flour.

1 heaping teaspoon baking powder.

Salt.

1 cup water.

But sour milk and soda can be used and save powder. And to make a rich yellow sort an egg, or two yolks may be added. Mix the powder in the four, pour in the water and stir hard for one minute then drop into the boilng stew.