Fran's Easy Dumplings CKXSFM Staff 13 years ago 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons butter 3/4 cup milk Combine ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls on top of boiling stew.Cover tightly and steam for 12 minutes. A few teaspoons of finely chopped fresh parsley may be added to batter.