Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease
• 1 cup water
• salt to taste
• 1 large watermelon, sliced into wedges

Instructions

1. Combine flour, milk, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dough is well mixed.
2. Melt bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat; add water and salt to taste.
3. Form dough into 2x3/4-inch rectangles. Place dough rectangles in the bacon grease mixture, leaving a small space between each. Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid; steam and fry until dumplings are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve dumplings with sliced watermelon.