Old Fashioned Rabbit Stew With Dumplings

Directions

1. Pcs and place in large casserole or possibly Dutch oven. Add in onions, bay leaves, pepper, salt, thyme, tarragon; cover with water; cover and cook over medium heat 1 1/2 hrs. Tip cover as heat increases. Don't boil strongly. Add in carrot pcs and potatoes. Increase heat slightly. Replace tilted lid while you make dumplings. Combine flour, suet, salt and pepper, parsley and baking pwdr in small boal and mix. Add in sufficient cool water just to pull together into a soft dough with your hands. Don't kneed or possibly squeeze the dough. Divide into 6-8 small portions and drop onto top of gently boiling cooking liquid. Replace lid tightly; cook 20 min more at a medium boil.
2. Don't RAISE LID. Use slotted spoon to remove dumplings and meat pcs; keep hot while you slightly thicken remaining liquid if you like - either by adding a little flour and water or possibly by boiling uncovered for a few min (if boiling, remove carrots and potatoes with meat).