2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk
6 apples
Sugar and cinnamon
Butter

SYRUP FOR DUMPLINGS:

1 c. sugar
2 c. water
Cinnamon and butter

Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Rub shortening lightly with finger tips. Add milk gradually. Mix to smooth dough. Turn out on floured board, pat out doughy dividing in 6 parts. Roll each part large enough to cover apple, place apple on dough; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Fold over apple. Dot with butter and bake at 350 degrees. If desired, make syrup for dumplings and pour over before baking.

SYRUP: Boil 3 minutes.