Carmel Dumplings

Sauce:
3/4 cup sugar, carmelized in heavy skillet
2 cups hot water
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
Cook until smooth.

Dumplings:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix as for biscuit dough. Drop by tablespoons in hot carmel sauce. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes with lid on. Serve with warm whipped cream