falling apart). make sure water returns to the boil and continue boiling for 25 minutes.
remove dumplings with a slotted spoon or strainer, drain briefly on a clean dish towel and place on a heated platter.
while the dumplings are boiling, make the gravy. in a medium skillet, fry the bacon and chopped onion until tender.
drain and combine with sour cream and black pepper. thin with 1 to 2 tablespoons milk if necessary. ladle dumplings with gravy or pass the gravy at the table. 