1 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. instant minced onion
1/2 c. milk
2 tbsp. chilled shortening

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Mix in sage, thyme and onion. Cut in shortening. Pour in milk all at once, mix lightly just until dough comes together. Drop by tablespoonfuls on top of gently bubbling sour or stew. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes more. Makes 8 dumplings.