1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1 med. onion, finely chopped
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. shortening
5 c. peeled, chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. dried whole basil, crushed
1/2 tsp. pepper

Combine first 3 ingredients. Mix well. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls into boiling mixture. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes without stirring. Yield; about 6 servings.