1 qt. sour cherries, pitted
2 qt. water
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt

Using a 6 qt. kettle, boil cherries until tender.

DUMPLINGS:

2 eggs, beaten until light
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Add milk, salt, flour and baking powder to eggs and mix. Drop by teaspoonful to boiling soup mixture. Cover. Boil ten minutes. Let stand 10 minutes after heat is turned off.