The Epicure's Almanac or Diary of Good Living
January 28th : YEAST DUMPLINGS
To a dough of flour and water add a very moderate allowance of salt, and sufficient yeast to render the paste light; as soon as this is well kneaded, set it before the fire in a deep dish, covered with a light cloth.
In half an hour it will be sufficiently raised. See that the water you intend to use is boiling; divide the dough into small balls, flatten them on a trencher, put them into the water, which must be kept up to boiling heat, and five minutes will suffice for the cooking.
Serve with melted butter poured over the dumplings.