Apple Dumplings

• 2 c. flour
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• whole apples, pared, cored and pitted
• nutmeg, sugar and cinnamon to taste
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 3/4 to 1 c. milk (or 1/2 water, 1/2 milk)
• grated cheese
• butter

1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; sift twice.
2. Work in shortening with fingertips or pastry mixer.
3. Add liquid gradually, mixing with knife to make a soft dough.
4. Toss on floured board, pat down or knead a few minutes and roll lightly 3/4-inch thick. Shape with biscuit cutter.
5. Roll or pat mixture until 1/4-inch thick.
6. Cut into 4-inch squares.
7. Fill fruit with sugar mixed with cinnamon and nutmeg.
8. Sprinkle with grated cheese or dot over with butter.
9. Draw 4 corners of dough together on top of fruit.
10. Pinch edges together.
11. Prick with fork and bake at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes.

flour, baking powder, salt, apples, nutmeg, shortening, milk, grated cheese, butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=850967 (may not work)