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Squirrel

Cullen's Dumpling Squirrel

2 x Squirrels
2 x Bay leaves
1 cup Sliced onion
1 cup Chopped celery
10 med Carrots, quartered
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 1/2 cup Hot water
DUMPLINGS
2 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
4 tsp Baking powder
3/4 cup Milk

 Method :
Cut 2 squirrels into serving pieces. Place in a kettle and cover with 1 inch of water. Add 2 bay leaves and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, skimming as necessary. Add onions, celery and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1-1/2 cups hot water and cook 15 minutes longer. Add dumplings. To make dumplings, mix dry ingredients and gradually add milk. Turn dough onto a floured board, roll to 1/2 inch thickness and cut in 3 inch squares. Place on top of ingredients in kettle, cover tightly, and cook 15 minutes.
Yield:4 servings.