Cornmeal-Herb Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 2 teaspoons optional: dill dried
• 2  eggs 
• 1 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup water 
• 1 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Combine water, olive oil, and eggs, and stir well.
3. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until well-blended. With moistened hands, shape the dough into 32 (1-inch) balls, and set aside.
4. Bring 2 quarts of water to a simmer in a large saucepan, and add half of dumplings. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until done (do not let boil).
5. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon; set aside, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining dumplings.