Strip Dumplings

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp double-acting baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup buttermilk

1. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Stir in buttermilk until well blended.
3. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and not sticky to the touch.
4. With lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough ¼ inch thick. Cut into ½-inch-wide strips, then into 3-inch long pieces.
5. Drop strips into large pot of simmering homemade vegetable soup, stewing chicken, or chicken soup.
6. Cover and simmer 12 minutes or until strips are done.