Traditional Canadian Grands-pères au Sirop d'Érable (Maple Dumplings)

Traditional Canadian maple dumplings (grands-pères au sirop d'érable) featuring tender dough balls simmered directly in a rich, bubbling maple syrup broth.

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tbsp butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup maple syrup

Directions

1. Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well aerated and free of clumps.
2. Work the butter into the dry mixture using your fingertips, then mix in the milk to form a soft dough and shape into 5 to 6 balls.
3. In a saucepan equipped with a lid, bring the water and maple syrup to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the dough balls into the simmering syrup, cover with the lid, and cook on low heat for 12 to 15 minutes without lifting the lid to trap the steam.