Yeast Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons granualted sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in sugar, salt, shortening, parsley, onions and egg. Add flour. Stir.
3. Let rise until double in size.
4. Drop by spoonsful onto gently boiling stew. Allow batter to rest on meat and vegetables. Cover tightly and steam for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid.