Peel and core six apples. Sift together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoon baking powder. Cut in 3/4 cups shortening. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir until moistened. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into five inch squares. Arrange an apple on each square and sprinkle with a little sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and add a dot of butter. Pull corners of dough over apples and seal. Pour syrup over dumplings and bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.