Potato Dumplings

Potato Dumplings

6 diced medium potatoes
2 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 stick of butter
3 cups of whole milk

For the dumplings:

1/2 cup of flour
Milk
5 tablespoons of shortening

Cut the shortening into the flour until crumbly.  Add enough milk so that the dough sticks to-
gether.  Roll out the dough and cut into small pieces.

Cook the potatoes in the 2 cups of water, salt, and pepper until tender.  Add the 3 cups of whole
milk and the 1/2 stick of butter and bring to a rolling boil.  Quickly drop the dumplings into the
potatoes, cover and cook for about 10 minutes more.