Instructions

  1. Combine the tomatoes with juice, butter, sugar and seasonings in a large flat-bottomed kettle.
  2. Heat the tomatoes over medium heat until boiling gently.
  3. Combine the dumpling ingredients together and drop dough by teaspoon, in a single layer, on top of tomatoes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low (the tomatoes on the bottom may scorch if heat is too high).
  5. Cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
  6. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes.
  7. Remove the lid and serve.
  8. Garnish with black pepper and extra pats of butter.