Dumplings / Clouds

Bisquick Mix Method:
2 C Bisquick mix
½ C milk

From Scratch Method:
1½ C flour
1½ TSP baking powder
3 TBS shortening (or butter or margarine)
½ C milk
1 egg (beaten)
1½ TSP salt
3 TBS chopped parsley (optional)

Temperature:

Mix all dry ingredients in bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry cutter until you reach a consistency of coarse cornmeal. Add milk and egg then stir just until moistened and the mix cleans the sides of the bowl. Drop by spoonsful into boiling gravy (red or brown) then cover tightly with the pot lid. Cook on a low boil for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook another 10 minutes.