BURNT-SUGAR DUMPLINGS - YUM!

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This recipe is by Ruth Berolzheimer, who was Editor of the Culinary Arts Institute Enclyclopedia Cookbook at the time my copy was printed. These dumplings are a real taste treat served along-side vanilla ice cream. *Enjoy*

Provided by twissis

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour (sifted)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped & may sub pecans)
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Sift flour, baking powder, sugar & salt together. Cut in the butter w/a pastry blender.
  • Add the walnuts & stir in the milk all at once (mixing only enough to moisten the flour) & set aside.
  • Heat 1/2 cup sugar in a skillet till it melts to a golden brown syrup. Add butter, salt & remaining sugar. Stir to combine.
  • Add hot water gradually & stir constantly. Heat to boiling & cook till the sugar is dissolved, stirring freq (about 10 min).
  • Drop dumpling mixture by tablespoons into the gently boiling caramel sauce. Reduce heat, cover tightly & simmer the dumplings gently for 12-15 min w/o removing the lid.
  • Serve dumplings immediately w/caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.7, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 382.1, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 56.6, Protein 5.8

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