Dumplings (Sopkluitjies)

Method

1. Add the cake flour, baking powder, salt and a pinch of nutmeg and mix thoroughly.
2. Rub in the butter with your fingers.
3. Add the milk bit by bit until the dough comes together into a almost wet dough.
4. Use two tablespoons, dipped in hot water to scoop out the dough and form an oval shape using both spoons to shape the ball.
5. Place on the top of a simmering stew or soup and close the lid.
6. Do not stir the soup or stew. 
7. Leave to simmer for 15 minutes. Don't open the lid as the dumplings will collapse.
8. Makes six small dumplings. Or you could make three larger ones. Enough for 2 people.