This was taken from an American book “Anyone can Bake” published in 1929 to promote Royal Baking Powder Co.

In Scotland, we call these dumplings “doughballs”

“Sift one cup of flour with one-half teaspoon salt and three teaspoons baking powder.

Mix to a soft dough with six tablespoons of milk.

Drop by spoonfuls into hot stew and steam, covered for ten minutes.”