Mix milk, melted lard, soda, salt, and baking powder

To this add enough flour to make a stiff dough

Roll on floured board about 1/4 inch thick

Cut in 4 inch squares

Put 3 tablespoons applesauce seasoned to taste with sugar and cinnamon on each square

Fold over dough and press edges together

Put each dumpling into its own muslin sack

Drop into kettle of boiling water in which there is a rack

Boil 30 minutes

Serve with cream or hard sauce.