Caramel Dumplings
An old classic that will become a new favourite. Ingredients 3 cups self-raising flour½ block butter, cut into two pieces1 cup white sugar3 cups brown sugar3 cups water1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla essenceSalt Method
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