• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sifted flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2cups strawberries                   (hulled, rinsed, and cut in half)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Cinnamon (optional)

1. In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and the water.  Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.  
Dough:
4. In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt together.
5. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
6. Add milk and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
7. Place the strawberries in a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish.
8. Pour hot sugar mixture over strawberries.
9. Drop the dough in 8 to 10 spoonfuls over the strawberries.
10. Sprinkle the dough with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar (and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired).
11. Bake at 425° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until dumplings are light brown on top.
12. Serve hot.  

Recipe from:  www.strawberries.com