Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys

Name: Newfoundland Pea Soup and Dough Boys
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ham bone; 4 cloves roughly chopped garlic; 1 large coarsely grated carrot; 1 small onion (, chopped); 12 cups water; 2 cups dried yellow split peas; 3-4 bay leaves; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tsp coarsely ground white or black pepper (, your preference); 1 large red or sweet white onion; 3 cups diced carrots; 3 cups diced baked smoked ham; 2 cups flour; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup warm milk; ¼ cup melted butter